Rogers Dam
Rogers Dam is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Alabama, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Rogers Dam
The primary purpose of Rogers Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Raburn Rogers (private). It impounds the Tr-wilson Creek near Molloy.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 176 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lamar |
| Nearest City | Molloy |
| River/Stream | Tr-wilson Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.74166, -88.19334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 683 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RABURN ROGERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00112 |
| Federal ID | AL00112 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |