O'Quinn Lake Dam East
Key Takeaway
O'Quinn Lake Dam East is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04591 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Barnie Jr. O'Quinn
Private
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What is the hazard classification of O'Quinn Lake Dam East?
O'Quinn Lake Dam East is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates O'Quinn Lake Dam East?
O'Quinn Lake Dam East is owned by Barnie Jr. O'Quinn (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was O'Quinn Lake Dam East built?
O'Quinn Lake Dam East was completed in 1944, making it 82 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of O'Quinn Lake Dam East?
O'Quinn Lake Dam East serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is O'Quinn Lake Dam East?
O'Quinn Lake Dam East has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was O'Quinn Lake Dam East last inspected?
O'Quinn Lake Dam East was last inspected on September 10, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.