Jordan

Alabama — Elmore County — Coosa River

Location

StateAlabama
CountyElmore
RiverCoosa River
Coordinates32.61870, -86.25830

Physical Characteristics

NID Height125 ft
Dam Height125 ft
Dam Length2,066 ft
NID Storage235,000 acre-ft
Max Storage235,000 acre-ft
Surface Area6,800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 4, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1928
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerAlabama Power Company
Other NameLake Jordan (Res)

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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