Jordan Business Forms Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jordan Business Forms Dam, also known as Reynolds and Reynolds Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Charlotte, North Carolina along the Catawba River-Os.


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Summary

The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and water supply. With a structural height of 30 feet and a length of 500 feet, it has a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.2 acres.

Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state inspections with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that has not been rated. The last inspection was conducted in October 2016. While there are no associated structures or outlet gates, the dam does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state. Overall, Jordan Business Forms Dam plays a vital role in providing recreational opportunities and water resources in the area, showcasing the importance of private ownership in managing and maintaining crucial infrastructure for the community.

Dam Length

500

River Or Stream

Catawba River-Os

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.2

Nid Storage

26

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

30
       
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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.