Little Raccoon Dam No. 15

Indiana — Parke County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY LITTLE RACCOON CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyParke
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY LITTLE RACCOON CREEK
Coordinates39.77266, -87.13990

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length790 ft
NID Storage1,380 acre-ft
Max Storage1,380 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionSeptember 16, 2015
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLITTLE RACCOON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Other NameNicholas 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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