Jordan Dam

Jordan Dam
In service: 1985

The wildest stretch of the Coosa River began about 14 miles north of Wetumpka and ended at the bridge that linked the two sides of town. So great were the falls and standing waves that you could hear the water roar a mile from the stream. "Devils Staircase," as it was known, is where Jordan Dam would be completed in 1928.

Forty years later, a second dam was constructed on Jordan Lake, Walter Bouldin Dam. Bouldin Dam has the largest generating capacity of Alabama Power's hydro facilities and is unusual in design because it was built on a canal.

The story of Jordan Dam and Jordan Lake began as a story of energy. It continues today as a story of flood control, recreation and economic opportunity, irrigation and drinking water, and fish and wildlife habitats. Power was just the beginning.

Fishing
Whether you enjoy fishing from a boat, a pier, or a bank, and whether you prefer open water or secluded inlets, you'll find a great fishing spot on Jordan Lake.

Alabama is a fisherman's paradise. Species that can be found in Harris Lake include: Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Bass, Striped Bass, Hybrid Striper, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Longear Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, and Freshwater Drum.

Fishing in Alabama requires a fishing license. Licenses can be purchased at some sporting goods stores, convenience stores, marinas and county courthouses.

To help you find a great fishing spot, check out the GPS (Global Positioning System) coordinates for fish habitats.

Caution:

	Swirling water and strong underwater currents at powerhouse intakes.		Strong upstream currents in surface waters (reverse flow).
	Strong current over or through spillway and trash gates.		Swift, turbulent waters below spillway gates.
	Turbulent discharges from automatically operated turbines.		Rapidly rising waters from turbine or spillway discharge.
	Cascading spillway discharges.

Jordan Dam

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