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.
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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 Length |
368 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH SKUNK RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
38 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
South Skunk River At Colfax
|
211cfs |
Indian Creek Near Mingo
|
79cfs |
Timber Creek Near Marshalltown
|
37cfs |
Iowa River At Marshalltown
|
1040cfs |
Des Moines River Near Pella
|
2080cfs |
Richland Creek Near Haven
|
12cfs |
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