Little Raccoon Dam No. 12b
Little Raccoon Dam No. 12b is an earth dam located in Parke County, Indiana, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Little Raccoon Dam No. 12b
The primary purpose of Little Raccoon Dam No. 12b is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Little Raccoon Conserv. Dist. (local government). It impounds the South Fork Little Raccoon Creek near Judson.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 1,470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 61 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,754 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2018.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Nearest City | Judson |
| River/Stream | South Fork Little Raccoon Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.82803, -87.02786 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,754 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,754 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 354 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50,584 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LITTLE RACCOON CONSERV. DIST. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00158 |
| Federal ID | IN00158 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |