Little Raccoon Dam No. 11

Indiana — Parke County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY LITTLE RACCOON CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyParke
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY LITTLE RACCOON CREEK
Coordinates39.85016, -87.08311

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage1,743 acre-ft
Max Storage1,743 acre-ft
Surface Area143 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionAugust 15, 2014
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLITTLE RACCOON CONSERV. DIST.
Other NameBushong 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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