Jordan Dam 3 is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 1,050 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Dam 3
The primary purpose of Jordan Dam 3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Doris Mae Dout Ranch & Cattle (private). It impounds the Monroe Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 769 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Ardmore Sd |
| River/Stream | Monroe Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.83524, -103.87510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 769 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 769 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Doris Mae Dout Ranch & Cattle |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01196 |
| Federal ID | NE01196 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |