Hoherz Dam; Wade dam
Hoherz Dam; Wade
Hoherz Dam, also known as Wade Dam, is a privately owned structure located in North Dakota, specifically in Hettinger County. Built in 1970 by the USFWS, this Earth-type dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing essential resources for the local ecosystem. With a height of 7 feet and a length of 560 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 58.8 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 12.3 acre-feet.
The dam's primary purpose is to support fish and wildlife populations in the area, making it a crucial component of the local ecosystem. It is regulated by the NDSWC and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam is subject to moderate risk, with risk management measures in place to mitigate any potential issues. With a spillway width of 220 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam is designed to manage water flow effectively during periods of high discharge.
Overall, Hoherz Dam plays a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of the Cannonball-TR river system. Its construction and management demonstrate a commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship, ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of the surrounding habitat. As a key feature in the landscape, the dam serves as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hoherz Dam; Wade -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Nr Haynes | 3 cfs | → |
| Heart R Ab Lake Tschida Nr Glen Ullin | 22 cfs | → |
| Cannonball River At Regent | 5 cfs | → |
| Antelope Creek Nr Carson | 1 cfs | → |
| Heart River Nr Richardton | 19 cfs | → |
| Cannonball River Nr Raleigh | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hoherz Dam; Wade.
Track Hoherz Dam; Wade in the Snoflo app
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About Hoherz Dam; Wade
Where does the data for Hoherz Dam; Wade come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hoherz Dam; Wade.