Cecil M. Harden Dam

Indiana — Parke County — RACCOON CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyParke
RiverRACCOON CREEK
Coordinates39.71702, -87.07049

Physical Characteristics

NID Height119 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,860 ft
NID Storage132,800 acre-ft
Max Storage132,800 acre-ft
Surface Area2,060 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 7, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Louisville District
Other NameCecil M. Harden 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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