Rogers Lake dam
Rogers Lake
Rogers Lake, located in Crow Wing, Minnesota, is a beautiful recreational spot with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment. Built in 1938, this lake boasts a buttress core type dam with a height of 4 meters and a hydraulic height of 1.9 meters. With a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a surface area of 300 acres, Rogers Lake provides ample space for water enthusiasts to enjoy various activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Managed by the state of Minnesota, Rogers Lake is not regulated by any state agency and does not require permitting, inspection, or enforcement. The lake offers uncontrolled spillways and has a drainage area of 1.75 square miles. Despite being modified over the years, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Rogers Lake is a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Overall, Rogers Lake stands as a serene oasis in the heart of Minnesota, providing a tranquil escape for outdoor lovers and nature enthusiasts. With its rich history dating back to the 1930s, this recreational spot offers a blend of natural beauty and man-made infrastructure, creating a unique setting for diverse activities. Whether you're looking to relax by the water's edge or explore the surrounding wildlife, Rogers Lake is a hidden gem that invites visitors to immerse themselves in the wonders of the great outdoors.
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 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River At Aitkin | 2,330 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Brainerd | 2,630 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River Near Pillager | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Grand Rapids | 580 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River At Nimrod | 349 cfs | → |
| Prairie River Near Taconite | 212 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rogers Lake.
Boat launches
- Mill Road Emily
- County Road 109 Crow Wing County
- Cass County
- Slikstone Drive Crow Wing County
- Cedar Lake Access Road Aitkin County
- Crosby Memorial Park Access Crosby
Campgrounds
- Greer Lake Campground
- Cuyuna Mountain Bike Campground
- Ronald Cloutier - Cross Lake
- Us Army Corps Of Engineers Campground
- Aitkin County Campground
- Cuyuna Country Sra - Portsmouth Cg
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Discharge Of The Flood Diversion Channel To Riverton
- The Boundary Between Logan And Workman Townships In Aitkin County To The Dam Entrance Of The Flood Diversion Channel
- The 25-Acre Island Just South Of Brainerd To Roscoe Island
- The Confluence Of The Prairie River To The Boundary Of Logan And Workman Townships
- Carlton County State Aid Highway #12 Bridge To The Site Of Old Sandstone Hydroelectric Dam
- Lake Winnigigoshish To Blackwater Lake
Track Rogers Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Rogers Lake
Where does the data for Rogers Lake 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 Rogers Lake.