Jorda Dam; Irene dam
Jorda Dam; Irene
Jorda Dam, also known as Irene, is a private-owned Earth-type dam located in Adams, North Dakota. Built in 1993 by the USFWS, this dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond with a storage capacity of 91.7 acre-feet. The dam stands at 10.8 feet in height and has a spillway width of 100 feet, operating with an uncontrolled spillway type. The primary purpose of Jorda Dam is to support fish and wildlife conservation efforts in the area.
Managed by the North Dakota State Water Commission, Jorda Dam is considered to have a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While its condition assessment has not been rated, the dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by state regulatory agencies. With a drainage area of 5.4 square miles and a surface area of 9.4 acres, Jorda Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting the local ecosystem.
Despite being a smaller dam, Jorda Dam's contribution to fish and wildlife conservation in the region is significant. As a vital part of the Cedar Creek-TR watershed, this dam not only provides essential water storage but also helps in maintaining the ecological balance of the area. With its strategic location and purpose, Jorda Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in mitigating the impacts of climate change on wildlife habitats.
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 Jorda Dam; Irene -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Nr Haynes | 3 cfs | → |
| North Fork Grand R Near White Butte Sd | 2 cfs | → |
| Cannonball River At Regent | 5 cfs | → |
| South Fork Grand R Near Cash Sd | 25 cfs | → |
| Heart R Ab Lake Tschida Nr Glen Ullin | 22 cfs | → |
| Antelope Creek Nr Carson | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jorda Dam; Irene.
Track Jorda Dam; Irene in the Snoflo app
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About Jorda Dam; Irene
Where does the data for Jorda Dam; Irene 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 Jorda Dam; Irene.