Jordan Dam

Jordan Dam Quick Facts

Location: Elmore, Alabama
Coordinates: 32.6187, -86.2583
River: Coosa River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Gravity
Commissioned: 1928
Dam Height: 125 ft (38 m)
Dam Length: 2,066 ft (630 m)
Dam Capacity: 235,000 acre-ft (289,868 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Jordan Dam Information

Jordan Dam is a gravity dam located about 7 miles from Wetumpka, Elmore, Alabama.

The dam, which is on the Coosa River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by ALABAMA POWER COMPANY and commissioned in 1928 and is currently owned by Alabama Power Company.

Jordan Dam Structure

The Jordan Dam is approximately 2,066 feet (630 m) long, 125 feet (38 m) high and has a structural volume of 389,000 cubic yards (297,412 cubic metres).

Jordan Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 235,000 acre-ft (289,868 Ml) and maximum capacity of 235,000 acre-ft (289,868 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 6,800 acres (2,752 ha) and the total catchment area is 10,165 square miles (26,327 square kilometres).

Jordan Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 595000 cubic feet per second (16849 cubic metres per second).

Jordan Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Jordan Dam
Elmore, Alabama
Height (ft)
125
Length (Ft)
2,066
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
235,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
10,165
Hoover Dam
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Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
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Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Jordan Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Jordan Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:45
Sunrise 06:12
Sunset 16:45
Temperature (°F) 66
Feels Like (°F) 65
Cloud Coverage (%) 14
Pressure (inHg) 1018
Humidity (%) 51
Wind Speed (mph) 5
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Jordan Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 58 82 77 1017 35 8 27 E 0 - clear sky
Wed 62 71 62 1021 66 15 33 ESE 100 2 moderate rain
Thu 54 75 70 1014 81 16 35 SE 100 6 moderate rain
Fri 47 70 65 1018 44 9 20 N 0 - clear sky
Sat 47 72 70 1018 39 5 8 NNE 0 - clear sky
Sun 50 74 72 1020 38 4 4 SE 0 - few clouds
Mon 51 74 72 1016 37 6 10 SSE 0 - broken clouds
Tue 54 74 74 1014 49 7 12 S 0 - clear sky

Jordan Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Jordan Dam?

Jordan Dam is in Alabama.

In which county is the Jordan Dam?

Jordan Dam is in Elmore County.

How high is the Jordan Dam?

Jordan Dam is 125 feet high.

How long is the Jordan Dam?

Jordan Dam is 2,066 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

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. Investigations and studies are necessary.

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.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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