Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityGUION,JUDSON
River/StreamDEMEREE CREEK
Coordinates39.88345, -87.08762

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height51 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length2,930 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,200 acre-ft
Max Storage8,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,679 acre-ft
Surface Area358 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge18,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLITTLE RACCOON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/10/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00186
Federal IDIN00186
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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