Jorgenson Pond; Hazel dam
Jorgenson Pond; Hazel
Jorgenson Pond, also known as Hazel Pond, is a private water supply reservoir located in Dunn County, North Dakota. Managed by Highlands Engineering, this dam structure has a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 52.28 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is to provide water supply in the region, serving as a vital resource for local communities and agriculture.
While the hazard potential of Jorgenson Pond is currently labeled as undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, the state regulatory agency NDSWC ensures that the dam undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to maintain its safety and functionality. The pond covers a surface area of 3.23 acres and is situated within the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite the lack of recent modification or specific risk assessment data, the pond continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Although specific details on the construction year, spillway type, and maintenance history are not provided in the dataset, Jorgenson Pond remains a significant water infrastructure in North Dakota. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the importance of this privately-owned reservoir in supporting the local ecosystem, agriculture, and community water needs. With its location in a rural setting and its critical role in water supply, Jorgenson Pond stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Jorgenson Pond; Hazel -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Missouri River Nr Watford City | 41 cfs | → |
| Bear Den Creek Nr Mandaree | 8 cfs | → |
| Knife River At Manning | 1 cfs | → |
| Charbonneau Creek Nr Charbonneau | 0 cfs | → |
| Green River Nr New Hradec | 3 cfs | → |
| E. Fork Shell Creek Nr Parshall | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jorgenson Pond; Hazel.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Ccc
- Ccc Campground
- Summit
- Juniper - Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Juniper Campground
- Cherry Creek Campground
Paddle runs
- Southern Boundary Of The Elkhorn Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Northern Boundary Of The Elkhorn Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Southern Boundary Of The South Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Northern Boundary Of The South Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Track Jorgenson Pond; Hazel in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Jorgenson Pond; Hazel
Where does the data for Jorgenson Pond; Hazel 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 Undetermined 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 Jorgenson Pond; Hazel.