Little Raccoon Dam No. 12b

Indiana — Parke County — SOUTH FORK LITTLE RACCOON CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyParke
RiverSOUTH FORK LITTLE RACCOON CREEK
Coordinates39.82803, -87.02786

Physical Characteristics

NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length1,470 ft
NID Storage5,754 acre-ft
Max Storage5,754 acre-ft
Surface Area61 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionAugust 30, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLITTLE RACCOON CONSERV. DIST.
Other NameRamsey 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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