Ozan Creek SWCD Site 14, located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1993.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 29.3 feet and has a hydraulic height of 26.3 feet, with a structural height of 32.2 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 417 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the South Fork Ozan Creek.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Ozan Creek SWCD Site 14 is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it is deemed to meet guidelines for emergency action preparedness. While the dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, it has a limited drainage area of 0.6 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 53 cubic feet per second, making it a vital infrastructure for managing water resources in the area.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
1170 |
Dam Height |
29.3 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH FORK OZAN CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
26.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
417 |
Structural Height |
32.2 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
32 |
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