Coventry Dry Dam
Coventry Dry Dam is an earth dam located in Allen County, Indiana, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Coventry Dry Dam
Coventry Dry Dam is a dam in Allen, Indiana. The dam is owned by The Aboite Corporation (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Graham Mcculloch Ditch Number One.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Graham Mcculloch Ditch Number One |
| Coordinates | 41.03136, -85.26275 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,517 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | THE ABOITE CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00777 |
| Federal ID | IN00777 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |