Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 51 ft (taller than 93.5% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 2,930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 358 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00186 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LITTLE RACCOON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam?
Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam?
Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam is owned by LITTLE RACCOON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam built?
Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam?
Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam?
Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam has a dam height of 51 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam last inspected?
Little Raccoon Dam No.8 - Waveland Lake Dam was last inspected on December 10, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.