Little Raccoon Dam No. 3 - Earl Dam

Indiana — Parke County — SAND CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyParke
RiverSAND CREEK
Coordinates39.79179, -87.17854

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length505 ft
NID Storage1,582 acre-ft
Max Storage1,582 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 22, 2020
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLITTLE RACCOON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Other NameLittle Raccoon Dam No. 3

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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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