Quinton
Quinton is a gravity dam located in Haskell County, Oklahoma, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Quinton
The primary purpose of Quinton is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Quinton (local government). It impounds the Mill Creek near Lewisville C..
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 257 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/03/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Haskell |
| Nearest City | Lewisville C. |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.06916, -95.33181 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF QUINTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10674 |
| Federal ID | OK10674 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |