North Fork Ozan Wid Site 07

NORTH FORK OZAN CREEK-TR· Hempstead, Arkansas· Built 1991· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

North Fork Ozan Wid Site 07 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 48.6% in AR)
Dam Length1,518 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage118 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge6,775 cfs
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)
NID IDAR01502

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 23, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

NORTH FORK OZAN CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of North Fork Ozan Wid Site 07?

North Fork Ozan Wid Site 07 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates North Fork Ozan Wid Site 07?

North Fork Ozan Wid Site 07 is owned by NORTH FORK OZAN CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was North Fork Ozan Wid Site 07 built?

North Fork Ozan Wid Site 07 was completed in 1991, making it 35 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of North Fork Ozan Wid Site 07?

North Fork Ozan Wid Site 07 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is North Fork Ozan Wid Site 07?

North Fork Ozan Wid Site 07 has a dam height of 26 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was North Fork Ozan Wid Site 07 last inspected?

North Fork Ozan Wid Site 07 was last inspected on July 23, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.