Whispering Winds Dam
Whispering Winds Dam is an earth dam located in Fentress County, Tennessee, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Whispering Winds Dam
Whispering Winds Dam is a dam in Fentress, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Whispering Winds Lake Asso. (private). It impounds the Big Dry Creek near Pall Mall.
The dam stands 74 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,492 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2025.
At 74 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Fentress |
| Nearest City | Pall Mall |
| River/Stream | Big Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.48250, -84.96250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 74 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,492 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,492 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,492 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Whispering Winds Lake Asso. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04903 |
| Federal ID | TN04903 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |