Curtis Lake Dam #2 (center)
Curtis Lake Dam #2 (center) is an earth dam located in Parke County, Indiana, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Curtis Lake Dam #2 (center)
The primary purpose of Curtis Lake Dam #2 (center) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Matthew Ellison (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Raccoon Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 10/19/2016.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Raccoon Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.69598, -87.10192 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MATTHEW ELLISON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03240 |
| Federal ID | IN03240 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |