Ozan Creek SWCD Site 20

SOUTH FORK OZAN CREEK· Hempstead, Arkansas· Built 1990· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Ozan Creek SWCD Site 20 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 68.6% in AR)
Dam Length2,750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage310 acre-ft
Surface Area77 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2,006 cfs
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDAR01491

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 30, 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 20?

Ozan Creek SWCD Site 20 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 20?

Ozan Creek SWCD Site 20 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 20 built?

Ozan Creek SWCD Site 20 was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 20?

Ozan Creek SWCD Site 20 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 20?

Ozan Creek SWCD Site 20 has a dam height of 35 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 20 last inspected?

Ozan Creek SWCD Site 20 was last inspected on July 30, 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.