Rogers Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rogers Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 92.6% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 184 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,471 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1987 |
| NID ID | MO10370 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF FAYETTE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rogers Lake Dam?
Rogers Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Rogers Lake Dam?
Rogers Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF FAYETTE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rogers Lake Dam built?
Rogers Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Lake Dam?
Rogers Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rogers Lake Dam?
Rogers Lake Dam has a dam height of 45 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.
When was Rogers Lake Dam last inspected?
Rogers Lake Dam was last inspected on July 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.