Whispering Pines
Key Takeaway
Whispering Pines is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 33.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,334 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00269 |
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
Jeff Alston
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whispering Pines?
Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines?
Whispering Pines is owned by Jeff Alston (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whispering Pines built?
Whispering Pines was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Whispering Pines?
Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines?
Whispering Pines has a dam height of 15 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 Whispering Pines last inspected?
Whispering Pines was last inspected on August 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.