B. Everett Jordan Dam - Saddle Dike 2 dam
B. Everett Jordan Dam - Saddle Dike 2
B. Everett Jordan Dam - Saddle Dike 2, located in Chatham, North Carolina, is a critical flood risk reduction structure owned and managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at 17 feet high and spans 1275 feet, with a surface area of 13940 acres and a drainage area of 1690 acres along the Haw River. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and mitigating flood risks in the region.
The US Army Corps of Engineers employs a comprehensive risk management approach for B. Everett Jordan Dam, continuously monitoring its condition and engaging with local emergency managers and the public to raise awareness and readiness for potential dam-related emergencies. The agency regularly updates the dam's emergency action plan, conducts maintenance and repairs as needed, and collaborates closely with local stakeholders to ensure preparedness in the event of a crisis. With a focus on addressing all types of flood risk associated with the dam, USACE remains committed to safeguarding the surrounding communities and maintaining the structural integrity of the dam.
While dams like B. Everett Jordan Dam provide critical flood risk reduction benefits, they do not eliminate all risks of flooding. Severe weather events and inconsistent water inflows can pose challenges, leading to controlled water releases or potential issues at the dam. USACE's proactive risk management measures, including ongoing monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and emergency preparedness, help to enhance the resilience and safety of B. Everett Jordan Dam and ensure its effectiveness in protecting the local area from potential flood threats.
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 B. Everett Jordan Dam - Saddle Dike 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deep River At Moncure | 54 cfs | → |
| White Oak Cr At Mouth Near Green Level | · | → |
| Buckhorn Creek Nr Corinth | 8 cfs | → |
| Haw River Near Bynum | 118 cfs | → |
| New Hope Creek Near Blands | 11 cfs | → |
| Northeast Creek At Sr1100 Nr Genlee | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near B. Everett Jordan Dam - Saddle Dike 2.
Boat launches
- Jordan Dam Road 935, Chatham County
- Hanks Chapel Road 2765, Town Of Pittsboro
- Bartley Holleman Road 3519-3621, New Hill
- Crosspoint Road 388, New Hill
- Highway 42 1-199, Sanford
- Ferrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill
Campgrounds
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- San Lee County Park
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Rolling View - Falls Lake
Track B. Everett Jordan Dam - Saddle Dike 2 in the Snoflo app
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About B. Everett Jordan Dam - Saddle Dike 2
Where does the data for B. Everett Jordan Dam - Saddle Dike 2 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 High 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
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