Ozan Creek Swcd Site 08 dam
Ozan Creek Swcd Site 08
Located in Ozan, Arkansas, the Ozan Creek SWCD Site 08 is a flood risk reduction structure managed by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS. Completed in 1998, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 26.7 feet and has a storage capacity of 225 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 0.24 square miles and a maximum discharge of 450 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the Middle Fork Ozan Creek.
The dam serves as a vital infrastructure in Hempstead County, Arkansas, providing flood protection and reducing the risk of inundation in the surrounding areas. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the structure has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type and outlet gates of the dam function effectively, contributing to the overall safety and efficacy of the facility. The site's inspection frequency is currently set at zero, but it is under state jurisdiction and regularly monitored for any necessary maintenance or improvements.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Ozan Creek SWCD Site 08 offers a fascinating insight into the intersection of infrastructure development and environmental conservation. With its strategic location in the Vicksburg District and its importance in flood risk reduction along the Middle Fork Ozan Creek, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of various agencies in ensuring water resource management in Arkansas. As climate change continues to impact the region, structures like the Ozan Creek SWCD Site 08 play a vital role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the threats of flooding and water-related hazards.
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 08 -- 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 08.
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
- Cottonshed Landing - Millwood Lake
- Saratoga Landing - Millwood Lake
- Paraloma Landing - Millwood Lake
- Beards Bluff - Millwood Lake
- Crater Of Diamonds State Park
Fishing spots
Track Ozan Creek Swcd Site 08 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 08
Where does the data for Ozan Creek Swcd Site 08 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 08.