Whispering Pines Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Stephens County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 355 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Whispering Pines Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Whispering Pines Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Yow, James Dub Jr. (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 355 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Stephens |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.53528, -83.24861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Yow, James Dub Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04755 |
| Federal ID | GA04755 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |