Ozan Creek Swcd Site 15 is an earth dam located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 1,156 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Ozan Creek Swcd Site 15
The primary purpose of Ozan Creek Swcd Site 15 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 Blevins.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,156 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 208 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 07/07/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Hempstead |
| Nearest City | Blevins |
| River/Stream | South Fork Ozan Creek Tr |
| Coordinates | 33.81611, -93.69444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,156 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 535 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 | 07/07/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01537 |
| Federal ID | AR01537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |