Merritt Jordan is an earth dam located in Elmore County, Alabama, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 300 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Merritt Jordan
The primary purpose of Merritt Jordan is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Merritt Jordan (private). It impounds the Tr-coosada Creek near Ferndale.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Elmore |
| Nearest City | Ferndale |
| River/Stream | Tr-coosada Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.51694, -86.35000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 607 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Merritt Jordan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02063 |
| Federal ID | AL02063 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |