Little Raccoon Dam No. 3 - Earl Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyParke
Nearest CityNYESVILLE
River/StreamSAND CREEK
Coordinates39.79179, -87.17854

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length505 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,582 acre-ft
Max Storage1,582 acre-ft
Normal Storage202 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge5,833 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLITTLE RACCOON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/22/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00177
Federal IDIN00177
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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