Jordan Dam 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Jordan Dam 3, located in Sioux, Nebraska, stands as a vital structure for irrigation purposes, completed in 1959.


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Summary

This private dam boasts an impressive height of 31 feet and a storage capacity of 769 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 395 acre-feet and a drainage area of 12.95 square miles, Jordan Dam 3 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Despite its age, Jordan Dam 3 is in satisfactory condition with a low hazard potential, according to its last inspection in October 2017. The dam, primarily made of earth with stone core types and soil foundations, has a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 31 feet. With a maximum discharge capacity of 4500 cubic feet per second, Jordan Dam 3 serves as a reliable infrastructure for water control and distribution in the area.

Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Jordan Dam 3 is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its continued safe operation. As a key component of the local water management system, this dam plays a crucial role in sustaining agriculture and supporting the surrounding ecosystem, making it an essential asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and monitor.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

1050

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

MONROE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

12.95

Nid Storage

769

Structural Height

31

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

31
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.