Greg Rodgers Dam dam
Greg Rodgers Dam
Greg Rodgers Dam, located in Mt. Sterling, Iowa, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 2011. This earth dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction and also supports fish and wildlife pond development, grade stabilization, and recreation. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 438 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.37 square miles, providing essential water resource management for the region.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for condition. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 12 feet, and the dam has no outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels, protecting against flooding, and supporting the local ecosystem. With its strategic location on a tributary to Hickory Creek, Greg Rodgers Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study.
Overall, Greg Rodgers Dam stands as a testament to effective water management practices and the importance of infrastructure in mitigating natural disasters like floods. As a privately owned structure with public benefits, this dam underscores the collaborative efforts needed to address climate change impacts on water resources. With its multiple purposes and moderate risk profile, the dam serves as a valuable case study for understanding the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and community engagement in safeguarding our environment for future generations.
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 Greg Rodgers Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Bloomfield | 7 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 7,370 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Ottumwa | 7,220 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 56 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Oakland Mills | 55 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Greg Rodgers Dam.
Boat launches
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- Van Buren County
- Cliffland Road Wapello County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Jefferson Street Viaduct Ottumwa
- See Road Scotland County
Track Greg Rodgers Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Greg Rodgers Dam
Where does the data for Greg 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 Greg Rodgers Dam.