Ozan Creek Swcd Site 17
Ozan Creek Swcd Site 17 is an earth dam located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ozan Creek Swcd Site 17
The primary purpose of Ozan Creek Swcd Site 17 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 Ozan Creek Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the South Fork Ozan Creek-tr near Ozan.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 630 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/01/2025.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Hempstead |
| Nearest City | Ozan |
| River/Stream | South Fork Ozan Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.81333, -93.72694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ozan Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01505 |
| Federal ID | AR01505 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |