Quinn Orville No.1
Key Takeaway
Quinn Orville No.1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 602 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20961 |
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
ORVILLE GUINN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Quinn Orville No.1?
Quinn Orville No.1 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 Quinn Orville No.1?
Quinn Orville No.1 is owned by ORVILLE GUINN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Quinn Orville No.1 built?
Quinn Orville No.1 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 Quinn Orville No.1?
Quinn Orville No.1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Quinn Orville No.1?
Quinn Orville No.1 has a dam height of 28 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 Quinn Orville No.1 last inspected?
Quinn Orville No.1 was last inspected on April 19, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.