Little Raccoon Dam No. 17

Indiana — Parke County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY LITTLE RACCOON CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyParke
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY LITTLE RACCOON CREEK
Coordinates39.71848, -87.18079

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length555 ft
NID Storage426 acre-ft
Max Storage426 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 10, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLITTLE RACCOON CONSERV. DIST.
Other NameWimmer 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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