Ozan Creek Wid Site 15 is a local government-owned dam in Blevins, Arkansas, designed by USDA NRCS and regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.
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Completed in 2001, this earth dam stands at a height of 27.5 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the South Fork Ozan Creek. With a storage capacity of 208 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.24 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Although classified as having low hazard potential, Ozan Creek Wid Site 15 is subject to regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's moderate risk assessment indicates a need for ongoing risk management measures. With a spillway type of uncontrolled and an outlet system also uncontrolled, the dam's capacity to handle peak discharge events of up to 535 cubic feet per second is essential for flood protection in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Ozan Creek Wid Site 15 to be an interesting case study in dam infrastructure and flood risk reduction efforts.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
1156 |
Dam Height |
27.5 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH FORK OZAN CREEK TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
0.24 |
Nid Storage |
208 |
Structural Height |
30.8 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
31 |
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