Roger's Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Tennessee, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 877 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Roger's Springs Dam
Roger's Springs Dam is a dam in Hardeman, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Rogers Springs Lake P.o.a. (private). It impounds the Thompson Creek near Rogers Springs.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 877 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 767 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/14/2024.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardeman |
| Nearest City | Rogers Springs |
| River/Stream | Thompson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.05278, -88.95972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 877 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 767 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 767 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 531 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Rogers Springs Lake P.o.a. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06912 |
| Federal ID | TN06912 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |