O'Quinn Lake Dam (West)
Key Takeaway
O'Quinn Lake Dam (West) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 260 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03443 |
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 (West)?
O'Quinn Lake Dam (West) 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 (West)?
O'Quinn Lake Dam (West) 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 (West) built?
O'Quinn Lake Dam (West) was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 (West)?
O'Quinn Lake Dam (West) serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. 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 (West)?
O'Quinn Lake Dam (West) has a dam height of 9 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 (West) last inspected?
O'Quinn Lake Dam (West) was last inspected on September 10, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.