Hoherz Dam; Wade

Cannonball River-TR· Hettinger, North Dakota· Built 1970· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Hoherz Dam; Wade is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in ND)
Dam Length560 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDND00700

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

Wade Hoherz

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hoherz Dam; Wade?

Hoherz Dam; Wade 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 Hoherz Dam; Wade?

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

When was Hoherz Dam; Wade built?

Hoherz Dam; Wade was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Hoherz Dam; Wade?

Hoherz Dam; Wade serves the following purposes: 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 Hoherz Dam; Wade?

Hoherz Dam; Wade has a dam height of 7 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.