Jordan #1 is an earth dam located in Teller County, Colorado, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 260 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Jordan #1
The primary purpose of Jordan #1 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 B Lazy M Ranch Owners Association (gary Ledford) (private). It impounds the Hay Creek near Canon City.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2005. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Teller |
| Nearest City | Canon City |
| River/Stream | Hay Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.85695, -105.24668 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | B Lazy M Ranch Owners Association (gary Ledford) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00466 |
| Federal ID | CO00466 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |