B. Everett Jordan Dam

North Carolina — Chatham County — Haw River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyChatham
RiverHaw River
Coordinates35.65459, -79.06700

Physical Characteristics

NID Height114 ft
Dam Height114 ft
Dam Length1,330 ft
NID Storage1,646,560 acre-ft
Max Storage1,646,560 acre-ft
Surface Area13,940 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 25, 2026
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Wilmington District

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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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