Rogers Lake Dam dam
Rogers Lake Dam
Rogers Lake Dam is a historic earth dam located in Jonesville, Texas, built in 1900 for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond. The dam stands at 15 feet tall and has a length of 940 feet, with a storage capacity of 176 acre-feet. It is situated on the Paw Paw Bayou, serving as a recreational area for the local community.
The dam is categorized as an uncontrolled spillway type with two outlet gates and a spillway width of 65 feet. The structure has not been rated for its condition, but it is inspected and permitted by the state of Texas. With a moderate risk assessment level of 3, the dam is considered to have potential hazards, although specific details are not available. Despite its age, Rogers Lake Dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management and recreational activities in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rogers Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the historical engineering and design practices of the early 20th century. Its association with fire protection and water storage highlights the importance of such infrastructure in rural areas. As a privately owned structure, the dam represents a blend of functionality and community engagement, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of water management systems over time.
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 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 315 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack | 178 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 80 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 7,250 cfs | → |
| Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson | 42 cfs | → |
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 124 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rogers Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Boat Launch Road Harrison County
- County Road 317a Panola County
- East Dallas Street 100, Jefferson
- Marion County
- Big Cypress Marina Road 1500, Jefferson
Campgrounds
- Caddo Lake State Park
- Earl Williamson Park
- Buckhorn Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Buckhorn Creek Campground
- Brushy Creek - Lake Of The Pines
- Martin Creek Lake State Park
Fishing spots
Track Rogers Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rogers Lake Dam
Where does the data for Rogers Lake 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 Not Available 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 Dam.