Rogers Lake Dam dam
Rogers Lake Dam
Located in Nashville, Indiana, Rogers Lake Dam stands as a vital water resource structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1972. This private-owned dam primarily serves the purpose of water supply, with additional recreational benefits for the local community. Situated along the Jackson Branch stream, the dam boasts an impressive height of 31 feet and a length of 340 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a fair condition assessment, Rogers Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam continues to provide essential water supply functions to the area, covering a drainage area of 0.14 square miles. The dam's spillway, with a width of 60 feet, allows for the controlled release of excess water, safeguarding against potential flooding events and ensuring the efficient management of water resources in the region.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Rogers Lake Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the water supply for residents and supporting recreational activities in the surrounding area. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 101 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 995 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh | 295 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 501 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 1,410 cfs | → |
| Youngs Creek Near Edinburgh Ind | 75 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rogers Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Monroe County
- Bartholomew County
- East Stipp Road Monroe County
- County Road North 325 West 4311, Bartholomew County
- Tannehill Road Bartholomew County
- County Road 550 South 3427, Franklin
Campgrounds
- Brown County State Park
- Yellowwood State Forest
- Horseman's Camp
- Happy Hollow’S Children Camp
- Mason Ridge Camping Area
- Oak Ridge Camping Area
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 High 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.