Rogers Lake Dam Upper dam
Rogers Lake Dam Upper
Rogers Lake Dam Upper, located in Taylorsville, North Carolina, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock water supply, and as a small fish pond. This private earth dam has a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, with a storage capacity of 28 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.3 acres. The dam, built on Glade Creek-Tr, is under state inspection but is not regulated by the state.
Although the dam is in fair condition according to a 2018 assessment, it has been deemed to have a significant hazard potential. The last inspection in December 2018 revealed no major issues, and the dam meets emergency action plan guidelines. The dam does not have associated structures or outlet gates, and there have been no modifications since its construction.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rogers Lake Dam Upper presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam with multiple beneficial uses. Its location in Alexander County, North Carolina, highlights the importance of small dams in providing essential services to local communities, while also emphasizing the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure safety and efficiency. With its unique features and significant hazard potential, Rogers Lake Dam Upper offers a valuable insight into the management of water resources in the region.
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 Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Little River Nr All Healing Springs | 9 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Wilkesboro | 328 cfs | → |
| Elk Creek At Elkville | 24 cfs | → |
| Reddies River At North Wilkesboro | 30 cfs | → |
| Henry Fork Near Henry River | 26 cfs | → |
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 61 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rogers Lake Dam Upper.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Fulda Gap / Cef Dragoons Hq
- Rendezvous Mountain Group Camp
- Shepherds Field
- Boone Fork Campground
- Obids Creek Campsite
- Deep Gap Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Rogers Lake Dam Upper in the Snoflo app
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About Rogers Lake Dam Upper
Where does the data for Rogers Lake Dam Upper 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 Significant 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 Upper.