Ozan Creek SWCD Site 11

SOUTH FORK OZAN CREEK-TR· Hempstead, Arkansas· Built 1995· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Ozan Creek SWCD Site 11 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 74.1% in AR)
Dam Length1,335 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage812 acre-ft
Normal Storage170 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,116 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDAR01523

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 8, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

OZAN CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ozan Creek SWCD Site 11?

Ozan Creek SWCD Site 11 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 Ozan Creek SWCD Site 11?

Ozan Creek SWCD Site 11 is owned by OZAN CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ozan Creek SWCD Site 11 built?

Ozan Creek SWCD Site 11 was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Ozan Creek SWCD Site 11?

Ozan Creek SWCD Site 11 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 Ozan Creek SWCD Site 11?

Ozan Creek SWCD Site 11 has a dam height of 40 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 Ozan Creek SWCD Site 11 last inspected?

Ozan Creek SWCD Site 11 was last inspected on July 8, 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.