Rainbow Warrior Dam

Parke, Indiana· 46 ft tall
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Rainbow Warrior Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is other. 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 46 ft (taller than 91.4% in IN)
Dam Length0 ft
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN04034

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rainbow Warrior Dam?

Rainbow Warrior 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 Rainbow Warrior Dam?

Rainbow Warrior Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Rainbow Warrior Dam?

Rainbow Warrior Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Rainbow Warrior Dam?

Rainbow Warrior Dam has a dam height of 46 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.