Rainbow Warrior Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 24, 2025
Rainbow Warrior Dam is a private water resource structure located in Parke, Indiana, with a height of 46 feet and a surface area of 160 acres.
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While the dam serves a primary purpose classified as 'Other', it is not regulated by the state and does not have any associated structures. Despite its location in a high hazard potential area, the dam's condition assessment is currently 'Not Rated', with no recent inspection data available.
This dam, situated in Congressional District 08, Indiana, does not fall under the jurisdiction of any state regulatory agency and does not have a state permit for operation or inspection. With no designated designer or federal funding, Rainbow Warrior Dam's purpose and type are categorized as 'Other', with limited information available on its construction and completion year. Despite these uncertainties, the dam's significant height and high hazard potential underscore the importance of monitoring and assessing its structural integrity to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and water resources.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rainbow Warrior Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure with potentially significant impacts on its surroundings. The lack of state regulatory oversight and limited information on its design and construction raise questions about its long-term safety and maintenance. As efforts to address climate change and water resource management continue to evolve, the need for comprehensive inspection, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness measures for dams like Rainbow Warrior Dam becomes increasingly urgent to prevent potential disasters and ensure sustainable water resource management in the region.
Dam Height |
46 |
Surface Area |
160 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
46 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Rainbow Warrior Dam