Florence North Res. No. 1 dam
Florence North Res. No. 1
Florence North Reservoir No. 1, also known as Minnequa Reservoir No. 2, is a significant water supply structure located in Fremont County, Colorado. This local government-owned reservoir serves the city of Florence and surrounding areas, providing a critical source of water for the community. The dam, with a height of 17 feet and a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its modest size, Florence North Reservoir No. 1 has a significant hazard potential, requiring regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. The dam is classified as an earth-type structure with a buttress core, designed to withstand the hydraulic pressures of Oak Creek-OS. The reservoir's spillway, though uncontrolled, is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 12 cubic feet per second, enhancing its safety and functionality for water supply purposes.
With a satisfactory condition assessment and a moderate risk rating, Florence North Reservoir No. 1 remains an essential component of the water infrastructure in Fremont County. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and management of such structures is vital for ensuring the sustainable utilization of water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Florence North Res. No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River At Portland | 334 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Canon City | 352 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Above Highway 115 Near Penrose | · | → |
| Beaver Cr Abv Upper Beaver Cemetery Nr Penrose | 5 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Parkdale | 472 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Nr Stone City | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Florence North Res. No. 1.
Boat launches
- Ahra - Parkdale Rec Site
- Ahra - Spikebuck Rec Site
- Ahra - Pinnacle Rock Rec Site
- Skagway Road Teller County
- Ahra - Lone Pine Rec Site
Campgrounds
- Oak Creek
- Grape Creek - Temple Canyon Park
- Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 16
- Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 15
- Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 14
- Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 13
Fishing spots
- Brush Hollow Reservoir
- Teller Reservoir
- Skaguay Reservoir
- Deweese Reservoir
- Pueblo Reservoir
- Valco Ponds (North Gateway Park)
Paddle runs
Track Florence North Res. No. 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Florence North Res. No. 1
Where does the data for Florence North Res. No. 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Florence North Res. No. 1.