Abbott W Rogers Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Abbott W Rogers is a privately owned earth dam located in Franklin, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose categorized as 'Other'.


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Summary

Constructed in 1965, this dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 850 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. The dam serves the function of regulating the flow of TR-WEST ELM CREEK and has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Abbott W Rogers is considered to have a very high risk assessment rating of 1, indicating the need for vigilant monitoring and management. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and undergoes regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. While the condition assessment has not been rated, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not currently available, suggesting a potential area of improvement for the dam's overall safety and preparedness.

Overall, Abbott W Rogers serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems. As a key component in the local water supply system, this dam underscores the interconnectedness of water resources and climate resilience efforts, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to address the evolving challenges posed by climate change and extreme weather events.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

850

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-WEST ELM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

150

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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. 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

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, 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.