Big Tank Dam Rogers

TR-ELMORO CREEK· Dimmit, Texas· Built 1992· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Big Tank Dam Rogers is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage696 acre-ft
Surface Area116 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDTX07165

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

ROGERS DENTONIO RANCH LTD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Big Tank Dam Rogers?

Big Tank Dam Rogers is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Big Tank Dam Rogers?

Big Tank Dam Rogers is owned by ROGERS DENTONIO RANCH LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Big Tank Dam Rogers built?

Big Tank Dam Rogers was completed in 1992, making it 34 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Big Tank Dam Rogers?

Big Tank Dam Rogers has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.