Little Raccoon Dam No. 22 dam
Little Raccoon Dam No. 22
Little Raccoon Dam No. 22, also known as Waltz Lake, is a local government-owned structure located in Parke, Indiana. Built in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the unnamed tributary Sunderland Branch. With a storage capacity of 161 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite its fair condition assessment in 2012, Little Raccoon Dam No. 22 poses a significant hazard potential, with a high risk rating of 2. Regular inspections are carried out by the state regulatory agency, IDNR, to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. The dam's location in Catlin, Indiana, and its presence in the Louisville District highlight its importance in the local water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in Parke County, Little Raccoon Dam No. 22 continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the community from flooding events. With a focus on flood risk reduction, this earth dam stands as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to manage water resources effectively and adapt to changing climate conditions. Its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect a commitment to sustainable water management practices and the importance of infrastructure in climate resilience initiatives.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Little Raccoon Dam No. 22 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville | 956 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Montezuma | 10,000 cfs | → |
| Big Raccoon Creek Near Fincastle Ind | 340 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Terre Haute | 12,400 cfs | → |
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 3,610 cfs | → |
| Big Walnut Creek Near Roachdale | 538 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Little Raccoon Dam No. 22.
Boat launches
- Marshall Road Rockville
- Blackman Street, Clinton
- Henley Road 8823, Marshall
- I 70 Clay County
- Paris
- Lake Shore Drive Owen County
Track Little Raccoon Dam No. 22 in the Snoflo app
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About Little Raccoon Dam No. 22
Where does the data for Little Raccoon Dam No. 22 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Little Raccoon Dam No. 22.