Jordan Dam
Jordan Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, North Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jordan Dam
The primary purpose of Jordan Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Steve Jordan (private). It impounds the Ut To Walnut Creek near Columbus.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/28/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Columbus |
| River/Stream | Ut To Walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.37250, -82.13480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Steve Jordan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03701 |
| Federal ID | NC03701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |