Whispering Wind Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Whispering Wind Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 18.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00374 |
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
Stella Warner
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whispering Wind Lake Dam?
Whispering Wind Lake Dam 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 Wind Lake Dam?
Whispering Wind Lake Dam is owned by Stella Warner (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whispering Wind Lake Dam built?
Whispering Wind Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Wind Lake Dam?
Whispering Wind Lake Dam 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 Wind Lake Dam?
Whispering Wind Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Wind Lake Dam last inspected?
Whispering Wind Lake Dam was last inspected on September 18, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.