Whiting Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Whiting Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 15% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01082 |
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
SAM WHITING
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whiting Reservoir Dam?
Whiting Reservoir 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 Whiting Reservoir Dam?
Whiting Reservoir Dam is owned by SAM WHITING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whiting Reservoir Dam built?
Whiting Reservoir Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Whiting Reservoir Dam?
Whiting Reservoir 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 Whiting Reservoir Dam?
Whiting Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 18 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.