Jordan is an earth dam located in Niobrara County, Wyoming, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 891 ft long, taller than 55% 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
The primary purpose of Jordan is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nine-0 Cattle Company Att: Dale Jordan (private). It impounds the Jordan Draw near Edgemont, Sd.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 891 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 307 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/31/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Niobrara |
| Nearest City | Edgemont, Sd |
| River/Stream | Jordan Draw |
| Coordinates | 42.98360, -104.07930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 891 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Nine-0 Cattle Company Att: Dale Jordan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00729 |
| Federal ID | WY00729 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |