Cary Jordan dam
Cary Jordan
Cary Jordan is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Greene, Alabama, specifically in the city of Birdine. Built in 1995 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 7.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Cary Jordan is to support fish and wildlife habitats in the area, with a normal storage level of 64.3 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Cary Jordan has not been officially inspected or assessed for its condition. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has no outlet gates or locks associated with it. While the dam has not had any significant modifications or incidents in recent years, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its condition and potential risks to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and wildlife.
Located in the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of Alabama, Cary Jordan is part of Congressional District 07 and falls under the representation of Terri A. Sewell. As a privately owned structure, the dam is not regulated or permitted by the state, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and risk assessments to prevent any potential hazards or emergencies. Enthusiasts in the water resource and climate field can appreciate the unique ecological value that Cary Jordan provides to the local environment, making it a significant landmark in the region.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cary Jordan -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 4,890 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 4,040 cfs | → |
| Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al | 318 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al | 2,490 cfs | → |
| Bodka Creek Near Geiger | 15 cfs | → |
| Noxubee River Nr Geiger | 141 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
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About Cary Jordan
Where does the data for Cary Jordan come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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