Coover Dam 2389
Coover Dam 2389 is an earth dam located in Knox County, Nebraska, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Coover Dam 2389
Coover Dam 2389 is a dam in Knox, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Knox County Highway Superintendent (local government). It impounds the Tr-mid Br Verdigre Creek near Verdigre.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2023.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Knox |
| Nearest City | Verdigre |
| River/Stream | Tr-mid Br Verdigre Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.55780, -98.22768 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Knox County Highway Superintendent |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02389 |
| Federal ID | NE02389 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |