Rogers Lake Dam Lower Reservoir Report
Nearby: Rogers Lake Dam Upper Adams Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Rogers Lake Dam Lower, located in Taylorsville, North Carolina, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
This dam on Glade Creek-Tr stands at a structural height of 38.7 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet, providing a storage capacity of 16 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 1.8 acres. With a drainage area of 62 square miles and a maximum discharge of 24 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of December 2018, Rogers Lake Dam Lower has a significant hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. While the dam is not state-regulated, it is subject to state inspection, ensuring its continued safety and functionality. The presence of this dam contributes to the local ecosystem by providing water storage for fire protection and supporting recreational activities like fishing. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance and maintenance of structures like Rogers Lake Dam Lower is crucial in ensuring the sustainable management of water resources in the area.
Dam Length |
300 |
River Or Stream |
Glade Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
62 |
Nid Storage |
16 |
Structural Height |
38.7 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
39 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Rogers Lake Dam Lower