O'Quinn Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
O'Quinn Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03346 |
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
Adcock, John
Private
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What is the hazard classification of O'Quinn Pond Dam?
O'Quinn Pond Dam 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 Pond Dam?
O'Quinn Pond Dam is owned by Adcock, John (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was O'Quinn Pond Dam built?
O'Quinn Pond Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Pond Dam?
O'Quinn Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is O'Quinn Pond Dam?
O'Quinn Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Pond Dam last inspected?
O'Quinn Pond Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.