Rogers is a private dam located in Nutrioso, Apache County, Arizona, with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Constructed in 1910, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches 395 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet and a surface area of 12.6 acres. The dam is regulated by the Arizona Department of Water Resources and has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
Situated on Colter Creek, Rogers dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it undergoes inspections every five years, with the last recorded inspection in July 2011. The spillway of this dam is uncontrolled with a width of 11 feet, and it is noted for having a moderate risk management measure in place. Despite its age, Rogers dam continues to serve its intended purposes effectively and contributes to water resource management in the region.
With its historical significance and functional role in fire protection and stock management, Rogers dam stands as a testament to early water infrastructure development in Arizona. As climate and water resource enthusiasts, the data on Rogers provides insight into the engineering and regulatory aspects of managing dams in the region, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining these structures for public safety and environmental sustainability.
Year Completed |
1910 |
Dam Length |
395 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
COLTER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.6 |
Drainage Area |
5.5 |
Nid Storage |
62 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Alpine Divide Campground
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Alpine Divide
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Diamond Rock
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Diamond Rock Campground
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Rainbow
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Brookchar
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1/2 Mile Below Crosby Crossing To Confluence With Boneyard Creek
1/2 Mile Above Crosby Crossing To 1/2 Mile Below Crosby Crossing
Confluence With Boneyard Creek To Confluence With Coyote Creek
Confluence With Coyote Creek To 1/4 Mile Above Diamond Rock Campground
State Highway 261 To 1/2 Mile Above Crosby Crossing
South Fork Little Colorado River