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Everett Jordan Dam, located in North Carolina along the Haw River, is a federal Earth-type dam completed in 1974 by the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a height of 114 feet and a length of 1330 feet, the dam serves various purposes including flood risk reduction, fish and wildlife pond, hydroelectric power generation, recreation, and water supply. The dam has a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, with a storage capacity of 1,646,560 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 259,000 cubic feet per second.
USACE actively manages the dam-related flood risks by monitoring its condition, prioritizing risk-reducing activities, and collaborating with local emergency managers and the public to raise awareness and preparedness for potential emergencies. Regular maintenance and repairs are conducted to ensure the dam's structural integrity and functionality. The dam has uncontrolled spillways, and the USACE continually updates the emergency action plan and works towards enhancing risk management measures to mitigate the impact of severe weather events and potential flooding. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the critical role of B. Everett Jordan Dam in safeguarding the surrounding communities and environment from flood risks and ensuring sustainable water resource management.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1330 |
Dam Height |
114 |
River Or Stream |
Haw River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13940 |
Hydraulic Height |
108 |
Drainage Area |
1690 |
Nid Storage |
1646560 |
Structural Height |
113 |
Outlet Gates |
Roller - 0, Vertical Lift - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
114 |
Deep River At Moncure
|
240cfs |
Buckhorn Creek Nr Corinth
|
49cfs |
Haw River Near Bynum
|
259cfs |
White Oak Cr At Mouth Near Green Level
|
6cfs |
Morgan Creek Near Chapel Hill
|
23cfs |
New Hope Creek Near Blands
|
26cfs |