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RODGERS DAM

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Soil Dam Tr-North Skunk River
May 3, 2025


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Rodgers Dam, located in Jasper County, Iowa, is a private earth dam completed in 1967 with a primary purpose of providing fire protection and creating a stock or small fish pond. Owned by a private entity, the dam stands at 34 feet high and stretches 368 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet and a normal storage of 23 acre-feet. The dam sits on the TR-North Skunk River and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.

Despite its low hazard potential, Rodgers Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, as assessed by a risk management measure of 3. With a surface area of 2.6 acres and serving a drainage area of 0.18 square miles, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is constructed on a soil foundation. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it is subject to state jurisdiction and regulation, underscoring the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality for fire protection and irrigation purposes.

Year_Completed 1967
Dam_Height 34
River_Or_Stream TR-NORTH SKUNK RIVER
Dam_Length 368
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 2.6
Drainage_Area 0.18
Nid_Storage 38
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 34
       

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