Bfn Operations dam
Bfn Operations
Bfn Operations, also known as Imperial Nursery, is a private water resource facility located in Wetumpka, Florida, specifically in Gadsden County. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this irrigation dam was completed in 1954 and serves the primary purpose of irrigation along the VOTE CREEK river or stream. With a dam height of 19 feet and a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, it plays a significant role in supporting agricultural activities in the area.
Regulated by the NWFWMD and located in the Savannah District, Bfn Operations is classified as a significant hazard potential dam due to its size and capacity. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam has a spillway width of 75 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 425 cubic feet per second. The facility has not been modified in recent years and has not undergone a formal risk assessment or emergency action plan review, highlighting potential areas for improvement in its operational safety and management protocols.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the role of Bfn Operations in providing essential irrigation support to agricultural activities in the region. As a privately-owned facility with state regulatory oversight, there is room for further enhancements in risk management measures, emergency preparedness, and overall safety protocols to ensure the continued sustainable operation of this vital water resource infrastructure.
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 Bfn Operations -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Nr Midway | 605 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Quincy | 566 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Bloxham | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Havana | 335 cfs | → |
| Little Attapulgus Creek At Attapulgus | 32 cfs | → |
| Apalachicola River At Chattahoochee Fla | 11,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bfn Operations.
Boat launches
- Gadsden County
- High Bluff Landing Road, Midway
- Memorial Blue Star Highway, Tallahassee
- Lake Drive Leon County
- North Monroe Street Leon County
- Faceville Landing Road Decatur County
Campgrounds
- Williams Landing
- High Bluff Landing - Lake Talquin State Forest
- High Bluff Campground
- Hall Landing
- Coe Landing
- Buckhorn Hunt Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
- Headwaters To Concrete Bridge (Burnt Bridge) On Fh 13 (Where River Enters Bradwell Ray Wilderness)
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness (Northern Boundary) To Bradwell Bay Wilderness Boundary At Trice Bridge On Fr 329
- Tirce Creek Bridge (Monkey Creek) To Forest Service Property Boundary In Sec 13
- Segment B--Sh 65 To Carr Bridge On Fh 13
- Forest Service Property Bounday To St. Marks Wildlife Refuge Boundary
More reservoirs
Track Bfn Operations in the Snoflo app
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About Bfn Operations
Where does the data for Bfn Operations 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 Bfn Operations.