Little Raccoon Dam No. 16

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyParke
Nearest CityCATLIN-OFFSTREAM
River/StreamLEATHERWOOD BRANCH
Coordinates39.74064, -87.17138

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length910 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,215 acre-ft
Max Storage1,215 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge3,050 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLITTLE RACCOON CONSERV. DIST.
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/15/2014
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00182
Federal IDIN00182
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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