Greg Rodgers Dam

Trib to Hickory Creek· Davis, Iowa· Built 2011· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Greg Rodgers Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 24.7% in IA)
Dam Length438 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge101 cfs
Year Completed2011 (15 years old)
NID IDIA04310

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: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Greg Rodgers

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Greg Rodgers Dam?

Greg Rodgers Dam 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 Greg Rodgers Dam?

Greg Rodgers Dam is owned by Greg Rodgers (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Greg Rodgers Dam built?

Greg Rodgers Dam was completed in 2011, making it 15 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Greg Rodgers Dam?

Greg Rodgers Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Grade Stabilization, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Greg Rodgers Dam?

Greg Rodgers Dam has a dam height of 26 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.