H G Quinnelly
H G Quinnelly is an earth dam located in Mobile County, Alabama, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About H G Quinnelly
The primary purpose of H G Quinnelly is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by H G Quinnelly (private). It impounds the Tr-chickasaw Creek near Gulfcrest.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Mobile |
| Nearest City | Gulfcrest |
| River/Stream | Tr-chickasaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.02333, -88.23333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | H G QUINNELLY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01687 |
| Federal ID | AL01687 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |