Rogers Pond

Tr-Little Bayou No Bonchasse· De Soto, Louisiana· Built 1938· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rogers Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 55.9% in LA)
Dam Length1,020 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,980 cfs
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)
NID IDLA00307

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
Last Inspection: September 8, 2010
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Murphy Rogers

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rogers Pond?

Rogers Pond 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 Pond?

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

When was Rogers Pond built?

Rogers Pond was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Pond?

Rogers Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Rogers Pond?

Rogers Pond has a dam height of 19 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 Pond last inspected?

Rogers Pond was last inspected on September 8, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.