Holle Dam; Edwin Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Located in Morton, North Dakota, the Holle Dam; Edwin is a private earth dam built in 1991 by the USFWS with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.


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Summary

Situated on Muskrat Creek, this dam has a height of 8.3 feet and a storage capacity of 99.1 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is not currently rated for condition assessment but is regulated by the NDSWC.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and a surface area of 12 acres. Its drainage area covers 1.35 square miles, serving as a vital resource for water storage and conservation in the region. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk management measures are not explicitly outlined, suggesting a need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term safety and effectiveness in water resource management.

Overall, the Holle Dam; Edwin plays a crucial role in providing fire protection, stock, and small fish pond facilities in the area. With its strategic location and design by the USFWS, the dam serves as a valuable asset in conserving water resources and supporting the local ecosystem. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, the importance of such structures in ensuring sustainable water management practices becomes increasingly evident.

Year Completed

1991

Dam Height

8.3

River Or Stream

MUSKRAT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Drainage Area

1.35

Nid Storage

99.1

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

8
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.