Rodgers Dam
Rodgers Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rodgers Dam
The primary purpose of Rodgers Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fred Rodgers (private). It impounds the Tr-leon River.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/23/1970. That was over 55 years ago.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Tr-leon River |
| Coordinates | 32.28380, -98.64684 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FRED RODGERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/1970 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01414 |
| Federal ID | TX01414 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |