John Paul Hinz
John Paul Hinz is a dam located in Washita County, Oklahoma, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About John Paul Hinz
John Paul Hinz is a dam in Washita, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Joe Bill Hinz (private). It impounds the Gyp Creek near Corn.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 382 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years old.
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 | Oklahoma |
| County | Washita |
| Nearest City | Corn |
| River/Stream | Gyp Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.42598, -98.84556 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 382 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | JOE BILL HINZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21569 |
| Federal ID | OK21569 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |