Aitken Lake Dam

Indiana — Parke County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY BIG RACCOON CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyParke
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY BIG RACCOON CREEK
Coordinates39.65320, -87.18360

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length290 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 1, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerEDWARD WILLS
Other NameWilliam Aitken Lake Dam

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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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