Little Raccoon Dam No. 18

Indiana — Parke County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY LITTLE RACCOON CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyParke
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY LITTLE RACCOON CREEK
Coordinates39.69834, -87.18960

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length770 ft
NID Storage979 acre-ft
Max Storage979 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 9, 2015
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLITTLE RACCOON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Other NameTilton Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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