Holgard Dam; George 3
Holgard Dam; George 3 is an earth dam located in Adams County, North Dakota, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Holgard Dam; George 3
The primary purpose of Holgard Dam; George 3 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by George Holgard (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.07690, -102.20367 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | George Holgard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00822 |
| Federal ID | ND00822 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |