Rogers Lake Dam
Rogers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Howard County, Missouri, built in 1970. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rogers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rogers Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Fayette (local government). It impounds the Tr Adams Fork near Fayette.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 184 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/29/2021.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | Fayette |
| River/Stream | Tr Adams Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.15463, -92.70903 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 184 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,471 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF FAYETTE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10370 |
| Federal ID | MO10370 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |