Ozan Creek Swcd Site 17 dam
Ozan Creek Swcd Site 17
Located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, Ozan Creek SWCD Site 17 is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the South Fork Ozan Creek. Completed in 1993, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet, with a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 36.5 feet. With a storage capacity of 630 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.8 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Ozan Creek SWCD Site 17 is considered to have moderate risk management measures in place. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a maximum discharge capacity of 65 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the structure is inspected regularly by the ANRC to ensure its functionality and safety. Furthermore, the dam's purpose primarily focuses on flood risk reduction, aligning with its crucial role in safeguarding the local community and environment.
With its strategic location in the city of Ozan, this dam serves as a key asset in the area's water resource management. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of Ozan Creek SWCD Site 17 sheds light on the intricate balance between infrastructure development and environmental protection. This structure not only highlights the collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies but also underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices for a resilient and secure future.
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 Ozan Creek Swcd Site 17 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 16 cfs | → |
| Antoine River At Antoine | 26 cfs | → |
| Red River At Index | 1,860 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Near Langley | 18 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Horatio | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ozan Creek Swcd Site 17.
Boat launches
- Okay Landing Howard County
- Saratoga Boat Ramp
- Westview Road Hempstead County
- Cottonshed Lane 601, Howard County
- Hempstead County
- Beard Lake Hempstead County
Campgrounds
- Saratoga Landing - Millwood Lake
- Nashville City Park
- Fair City Rv Park
- Cottonshed Landing - Millwood Lake
- Beards Bluff - Millwood Lake
- Beards Lake - Millwood Lake
Fishing spots
Track Ozan Creek Swcd Site 17 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Ozan Creek Swcd Site 17
Where does the data for Ozan Creek Swcd Site 17 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 Ozan Creek Swcd Site 17.