Rogers Lake Dam dam
Rogers Lake Dam
Located in Zion Hill Church Environs, Georgia, Rogers Lake Dam stands as a testament to private ownership and commitment to recreational water resource management. Built in 1960, this earth dam spans 720 feet and reaches a height of 16 feet, providing a storage capacity of 272 acre-feet for Cedar Creek. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers a tranquil surface area of 25 acres for visitors to enjoy.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Rogers Lake Dam has consistently passed inspections and is deemed to have a low hazard potential. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam's structural integrity and function are crucial to ensuring the safety of the surrounding community and the preservation of this important water resource.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the ecological significance of Rogers Lake Dam, it becomes evident that its impact extends beyond its recreational value. With a drainage area of 600 square miles and a moderate risk assessment, the dam serves as a vital component of the local watershed. As a private entity, the owners of Rogers Lake Dam play a crucial role in maintaining its integrity and ensuring its continued contribution to the water resource management efforts in Evans County, Georgia.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Rogers Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canoochee River Near Claxton | 2 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 43 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Blitchton | 1 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River Near Eden | 572 cfs | → |
| Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd | 477 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rogers Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Landing Road 438, Baxley
- Getaway Lane, Surrency
- Arnold River Road 599, Jesup
- Deen's Landing Road 688-700, Baxley
- Benton Powell Road 267-315, Uvalda
Campgrounds
- Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park
- George L Smith State Park
- Falling Rocks County Park
- Primative 4
- Primative 5
- Holbrook Pond Military - Fort Stewart
Fishing spots
- Whittakers Pond
- Watson Pond
- Fish Feeder #1
- Fish Feeder #2
- Savannah River
- Magnolia Springs State Park Lake
Track Rogers Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rogers Lake Dam
Where does the data for Rogers Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Rogers Lake Dam.