Rodgers Dam dam
Rodgers Dam
Rodgers Dam, located in Red Rock Reservoir in Marion, Iowa, was completed in 1981 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. This private dam, standing at a height of 28 feet and a length of 356 feet, holds a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is state-regulated and subject to inspection, permitting, and enforcement by the Iowa DNR.
With Butcher Creek as its primary source of inflow, Rodgers Dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the area. Its uncontrolled spillway type and soil foundation highlight its reliance on natural elements for functionality. The dam's moderate risk assessment rating of 3 underscores the need for ongoing risk management measures and a comprehensive emergency action plan to ensure the safety of surrounding communities in the event of a breach. Despite its unassuming hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, prompting the need for regular inspections and maintenance.
In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rodgers Dam stands as a noteworthy example of private dam infrastructure in Iowa. Its location within the Kansas City District and proximity to the Red Rock Reservoir add to its significance within the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and managing dams like Rodgers Dam becomes increasingly crucial to ensure the sustainability and resilience of water systems in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Rodgers Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White Breast Creek Near Dallas | 3,200 cfs | → |
| English Creek Near Knoxville | 1,220 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River Near Pella | 14,900 cfs | → |
| South River Near Ackworth | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Bussey | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River Near Tracy | 16,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rodgers Dam.
Track Rodgers Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rodgers Dam
Where does the data for Rodgers 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 Rodgers Dam.