Rogers Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.