North Fork Ozan Wid Site 5 dam
North Fork Ozan Wid Site 5
North Fork Ozan Wid Site 5, located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1975. This earth dam stands at 21 feet high with a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a length of 1515 feet, providing crucial protection for the surrounding area along Pond Run. With a normal storage capacity of 336 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2809 cubic feet per second, this dam serves as a crucial defense against potential flooding events.
Despite its low hazard potential, North Fork Ozan Wid Site 5 plays a significant role in mitigating flood risks in the region, with a moderate risk assessment rating. While it is currently not rated for its condition assessment, the dam's last inspection in July 2015 revealed no immediate issues. The structure's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates are integral components of its design, ensuring effective water management during high flow events. With no state regulation or permitting required, this local government-owned dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction efforts in Arkansas.
As part of the Vicksburg District, North Fork Ozan Wid Site 5 is a critical piece of infrastructure that highlights the collaborative efforts between federal agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service and local governments in safeguarding communities against flooding. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its operational efficiency and structural integrity continue to contribute to the overall resilience of the area. With a storage capacity of 1181 acre-feet and a surface area of 90 acres, this dam serves as a vital resource for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the importance of proactive flood risk management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around North Fork Ozan Wid Site 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 17 cfs | → |
| Antoine River At Antoine | 32 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Near Langley | 19 cfs | → |
| Red River At Index | 2,210 cfs | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 41 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Horatio | 654 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Fork Ozan Wid Site 5.
Boat launches
- Okay Landing Howard County
- Cottonshed Lane 601, Howard County
- Saratoga Boat Ramp
- Westview Road Hempstead County
- Sevier County
- Hempstead County
Campgrounds
- Nashville City Park
- Crater Of Diamonds State Park
- Cottonshed Landing - Millwood Lake
- Dam Area - Lake Greeson
- Saratoga Landing - Millwood Lake
- Parker Creek - Lake Greeson
Fishing spots
Track North Fork Ozan Wid Site 5 in the Snoflo app
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About North Fork Ozan Wid Site 5
Where does the data for North Fork Ozan Wid Site 5 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of North Fork Ozan Wid Site 5.