Wham Brake Lake Dam Quick Facts
Wham Brake Lake Dam Map
Wham Brake Lake Dam Information
Wham Brake Lake Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 3.2 miles from Swartz, Ouachita, Louisiana.
The dam, which is on the Little Bayou Boeuf River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.
The dam was designed by DUCKS UNLIMITED;INTERNATIONAL PAPER;USACE and commissioned in 1950 and is currently owned by LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES.
Wham Brake Lake Dam Structure
The Wham Brake Lake Dam is approximately 30,648 feet (9,342 m) long, 9 feet (3 m) high and has a structural volume of 475,000 cubic yards (363,164 cubic metres).
Wham Brake Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 14,850 acre-ft (18,317 Ml) and maximum capacity of 34,650 acre-ft (42,740 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 4,950 acres (2,003 ha) and the total catchment area is 64 square miles (165 square kilometres).
Wham Brake Lake Dam Spillway
The dam has a 270 feet (82 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 4210 cubic feet per second (119 cubic metres per second).
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Wham Brake Lake Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Wham Brake Lake Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 23:20 |
| Sunrise | 07:11 |
| Sunset | 18:34 |
| Temperature (°F) | 57 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 55 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 0 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1024 |
| Humidity (%) | 50 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 16 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Wham Brake Lake Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 55 | 84 | 79 | 1018 | 22 | 23 | 35 | NE | 0 | - |  |
| Wed | 45 | 68 | 60 | 1030 | 26 | 18 | 33 | NE | 0 | - | |
| Thu | 42 | 71 | 63 | 1028 | 28 | 8 | 22 | E | 0 | - | |
| Fri | 46 | 77 | 69 | 1028 | 23 | 8 | 17 | ESE | 0 | - |  |
| Sat | 48 | 79 | 75 | 1029 | 21 | 10 | 19 | E | 0 | - | |
| Sun | 52 | 82 | 79 | 1026 | 20 | 9 | 14 | E | 0 | - | |
| Mon | 54 | 84 | 80 | 1020 | 32 | 8 | 13 | SSE | 0 | - | |
| Tue | 61 | 87 | 84 | 1021 | 39 | 6 | 7 | SSE | 0 | - |  |
Wham Brake Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Wham Brake Lake Dam is in Louisiana.
Wham Brake Lake Dam is in Ouachita County.
Wham Brake Lake Dam is 9 feet high.
Wham Brake Lake Dam is 30,648 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams