Coventry Dry Dam dam
Coventry Dry Dam
Coventry Dry Dam, located in Allen, Indiana, stands as a crucial water resource infrastructure with a primary purpose of flood control. Built in 1974, this earth dam reaches a height of 17 feet and spans a length of 310 feet, with a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the dam has been inspected regularly by state regulatory agencies, ensuring its structural integrity and safety.
Situated along an unnamed tributary of Graham McCulloch Ditch Number One, Coventry Dry Dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region. The dam's maximum discharge capacity of 1517 cubic feet per second underscores its importance in safeguarding downstream communities during heavy rainfall events. Although lacking a spillway, the dam has been designed to effectively contain and control water levels, reflecting a high level of risk management measures put in place by authorities.
As a privately owned structure regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Coventry Dry Dam remains a key component of the local water management infrastructure. With a history of poor condition assessment and a high risk classification, ongoing inspections and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the dam's continued functionality and protection of surrounding areas. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of Coventry Dry Dam in safeguarding the community against potential flooding events and the critical role it plays in maintaining water security in the region.
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 Coventry Dry Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Marys River Near Fort Wayne | 187 cfs | → |
| Maumee River At Fort Wayne | 412 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Huntington | 54 cfs | → |
| Maumee River At New Haven | 520 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River Near Fort Wayne | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedarville | 74 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coventry Dry Dam.
Boat launches
- Mayhew Road 8946, Allen County
- Huntington County
- Grabill Road 10943-10999, Leo-Cedarville
- South Woodstrail Road Dr-57 5609, Albion
- West Lakeshore Dr-57 3511, Columbia City
- 4 Noble County
Campgrounds
- Johnny Appleseed Park
- Lake Clare Park Camp
- Kil-So-Quah - J. Edward Roush Lake
- Ouabache State Park
- Chain Olakes State Park
- Mt. Etna State Rec Area
Fishing spots
Track Coventry Dry Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Coventry Dry Dam
Where does the data for Coventry Dry Dam 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 Coventry Dry Dam.