North Fork Ozan Wid Site 3
North Fork Ozan Wid Site 3 is an earth dam located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, built in 1974. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Fork Ozan Wid Site 3
The primary purpose of North Fork Ozan Wid Site 3 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by North Fork Ozan Creek Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the North Fork Ozan Creek near North Bingen.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 2,389 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,897 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2015. That was 10 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Arkansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Hempstead |
| Nearest City | North Bingen |
| River/Stream | North Fork Ozan Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.99627, -93.79947 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,389 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,897 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,897 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | North Fork Ozan Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01161 |
| Federal ID | AR01161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |