Hoger Dam; Wayne 2

Sweet Briar Creek-TR· Morton, North Dakota· Built 2001· Earth· 14 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Hoger Dam; Wayne 2 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 42.3% in ND)
Dam Length489 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDND00915

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Wayne Hoger

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hoger Dam; Wayne 2?

Hoger Dam; Wayne 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Hoger Dam; Wayne 2?

Hoger Dam; Wayne 2 is owned by Wayne Hoger (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hoger Dam; Wayne 2 built?

Hoger Dam; Wayne 2 was completed in 2001, making it 25 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Hoger Dam; Wayne 2?

Hoger Dam; Wayne 2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hoger Dam; Wayne 2?

Hoger Dam; Wayne 2 has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.