Rogers Dam

Medicine Knoll Cree-TR· Sully, South Dakota· Built 2012· Earth· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Rogers Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in SD)
Dam Length1,631 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage167 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge1,540 cfs
Year Completed2012 (14 years old)
NID IDSD02659

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: DANR

Ownership

Dan Rogers

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rogers Dam?

Rogers 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 Rogers Dam?

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

When was Rogers Dam built?

Rogers Dam was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Rogers Dam?

Rogers Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Rogers Dam?

Rogers Dam has a dam height of 21 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.