Rodgers Lake Dam
Rodgers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Arkansas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rodgers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rodgers Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Forrest Rodgers (private). It impounds the Moores Creek-tr near Lincoln.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Moores Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 35.94167, -94.39333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Forrest Rodgers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00282 |
| Federal ID | AR00282 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |