Coover Lake Dam

Brown County, Indiana

River/Stream: UNNAMED TRIBUTARY EAST BRANCH SWEETWATER CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
36 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
55 acre-ft
Year Completed
1982
Primary Purpose
—
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
284 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2017-11-28

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IN03228
State
Indiana (IN)
Coordinates
39.28549, -86.11206
Age
44 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.