Located in Brown, Indiana, Coover Lake Dam is a privately owned structure with a significant hazard potential and a poor condition assessment.
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Completed in 1982, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and stretches 300 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and a normal storage of 29 acre-feet. Despite being state-regulated and inspected, the dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, raising concerns for its risk management and emergency preparedness.
Situated on an unnamed tributary of the East Branch Sweetwater Creek, Coover Lake Dam poses a high risk to the surrounding area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 284 cubic feet per second. With its last inspection conducted in 2017 and a hazard potential deemed significant, the dam's condition and emergency action plan readiness are areas of concern for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As one of the essential structures in the region, addressing the dam's maintenance and risk management measures is crucial to ensuring the safety and sustainability of the community.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY EAST BRANCH SWEETWATER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.04 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
36 |
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