Jordan #1 dam
Jordan #1
Jordan #1 is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Teller County, Colorado, along the Hay Creek. Built in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a capacity to store 35 acre-feet of water. With a surface area of 3 acres and a drainage area of 6 acres, this dam serves multiple purposes including recreation and wildlife habitat.
Despite its low hazard potential, Jordan #1 has been assessed as unsatisfactory in condition as of 2005. The dam has a spillway width of 104 feet and a maximum discharge of 4600 cubic feet per second. While the dam is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections, there are no associated emergency action plans or risk management measures in place at this time.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Jordan #1 provides a glimpse into the management of small-scale water infrastructure in Colorado. With its focus on fish and wildlife conservation, this dam showcases the intersection of human and environmental interests in water resource management. As discussions around climate change and water scarcity continue to grow, understanding the condition and regulation of dams like Jordan #1 becomes integral to ensuring the sustainability of our water resources.
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 Jordan #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Platte River Near Lake George | 243 cfs | → |
| Fourmile Creek Below Cripple Creek Near Victor | 4 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek At Cascade | 68 cfs | → |
| Waldo Canyon Abv Mouth Near Manitou Springs | · | → |
| West Monument Creek Below Rampart Reservoir | 4 cfs | → |
| Williams Canyon Abv Mouth Near Manitou Springs | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jordan #1.
Boat launches
- Forest Road 96.I Park County
- Thirtynine Mile Road Park County
- Skagway Road Teller County
- Ahra - Parkdale Rec Site
- Ahra - Spikebuck Rec Site
Campgrounds
- Mueller State Park
- Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp
- Crags Campground
- The Crags
- Blue Mountain Campground
- Blue Mountain
Fishing spots
- North Catamount Reservoir
- South Catamount Reservoir
- Crystal Creek Reservoir
- Mason Reservoir
- Mcreynolds Reservoir
- Skaguay Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Fourmile Creek
- Little High Creek
- Eleven Mile Canyon Dam To Private Land In Vicinity Of Lake George
- Private Land To Confluence With Beaver Creek
- Beaver Creek To Cheeseman Reservoir
- West Beaver Creek
More reservoirs
Track Jordan #1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Jordan #1
Where does the data for Jordan #1 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Jordan #1.