Little Raccoon Dam No. 17

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyParke
Nearest CityMINSHALL
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY LITTLE RACCOON CREEK
Coordinates39.71848, -87.18079

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length555 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage426 acre-ft
Max Storage426 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,966 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLITTLE RACCOON CONSERV. DIST.
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/10/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00458
Federal IDIN00458
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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