Little Raccoon Dam No. 18

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyParke
Nearest CityMINSHALL
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY LITTLE RACCOON CREEK
Coordinates39.69834, -87.18960

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length770 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage979 acre-ft
Max Storage979 acre-ft
Normal Storage163 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,538 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLITTLE RACCOON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/09/2015
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00255
Federal IDIN00255
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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