Reservoir · North Carolina · United States · USACE CWMS
Jordan Dam
102.1% full
Capacity
265.36 hm³
Volume stored
271 hm³
Coordinates
35.655°N, 79.068°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
102.1%vs 7 days ago
+0.7%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+13.0%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-30.
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About Jordan Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Jordan Dam is filled to 102.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 271 hm³ of water out of a maximum 265 hm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.7 pts), and it is 13.0 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Jordan Dam — 312 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 80.7% (July 6, 2026) to a high of 105.0% (January 4, 2022). On average the reservoir is fullest around January and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the North Carolina basin at 35.655°N, 79.068°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 102.1%
- Water stored
- 271 hm³
- Total capacity
- 265 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 13.0 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- North Carolina
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 35.655°N, 79.068°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 102.1% | 271 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 101.4% | 269 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 100.0% | 265 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 99.1% | 263 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 97.7% | 259 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 96.5% | 256 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 93.2% | 247 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 85.9% | 228 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 81.9% | 217 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 81.4% | 216 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 81.3% | 216 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 81.3% | 216 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Jordan Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Jordan Dam is at 102.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 271 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Jordan Dam reservoir full?
Jordan Dam is essentially full, sitting at 102.1% of capacity as of July 30, 2026.
Is the water level at Jordan Dam rising or falling?
The level at Jordan Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.7 points).
How much water can Jordan Dam hold?
Jordan Dam has a total capacity of 265 hm³.
Where is Jordan Dam reservoir located?
Jordan Dam is located in North Carolina, United States, within the North Carolina basin (coordinates 35.655°N, 79.068°W).
What is Jordan Dam used for?
Jordan Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.