Cary Jordan
Key Takeaway
Cary Jordan is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.8% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 3,090 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02492 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CAREY JORDAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cary Jordan?
Cary Jordan is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cary Jordan?
Cary Jordan is owned by CAREY JORDAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cary Jordan built?
Cary Jordan was completed in 1995, making it 31 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cary Jordan?
Cary Jordan serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cary Jordan?
Cary Jordan has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.