Hoger Dam; Wayne 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Hoger Dam, also known as Wayne 2 or Wetland #2, is a privately owned earth dam located in Morton, North Dakota.


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Summary

Built in 2001 by the USFWS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a height of 13.9 feet and a length of 489 feet, Hoger Dam has a storage capacity of 87.6 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10 acres.

Situated on Sweet Briar Creek-TR, Hoger Dam is regulated by the NDSWC and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state of North Dakota. The spillway of the dam is uncontrolled with a width of 70 feet, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite being not rated for condition assessment, Hoger Dam meets the guidelines for emergency action plans and has no associated structures.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hoger Dam represents a significant infrastructure for fire protection and water management in the area. With its strategic location and design, this dam plays a crucial role in stock maintenance and supporting local aquatic ecosystems. The moderate risk assessment underscores the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this essential structure in North Dakota.

Year Completed

2001

Dam Length

489

Dam Height

13.9

River Or Stream

SWEET BRIAR CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

3.98

Nid Storage

87.6

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

14
       
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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.