Rogers Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, Virginia, built in 1951. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall. 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 Rogers Dam
The primary purpose of Rogers Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James Crawford Fannin (private). It impounds the Lees Branch - Vahu6 Cu33 Hunting Quarter Swamp near Emporia.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | Emporia |
| River/Stream | Lees Branch - Vahu6 Cu33 Hunting Quarter Swamp |
| Coordinates | 36.87480, -77.28610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | James Crawford Fannin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA183010 |
| Federal ID | VA183010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |