Ozan Creek SWCD Site 17
Key Takeaway
Ozan Creek SWCD Site 17 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 66.7% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01505 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
OZAN CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ozan Creek SWCD Site 17?
Ozan Creek SWCD Site 17 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 17?
Ozan Creek SWCD Site 17 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 17 built?
Ozan Creek SWCD Site 17 was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 17?
Ozan Creek SWCD Site 17 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 17?
Ozan Creek SWCD Site 17 has a dam height of 34 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 17 last inspected?
Ozan Creek SWCD Site 17 was last inspected on July 7, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.