Greensburg, Indiana – The Lake McCoy Conservancy, in coordination with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Water and engineering consultants, is actively monitoring and addressing a structural concerns incident at the Lake McCoy Dam. Lake McCoy Dam is located approximately four miles east of the city of Greensburg off State Road 46 between CR 400 E and CR 480 E in Decatur County.
The dam has NOT failed, but it is experiencing structural issues with its spillway pipe. Agencies and engineers are monitoring the situation and implementing measures intended to reduce risk to the public, including placing rock on the dam to stabilize the embankment and redirect water.
Out of an abundance of caution, residents in potentially affected areas are being advised of the situation and encouraged to remain aware and prepared should conditions change.
Areas that could be impacted in the event of a dam failure include:
• Individuals traveling on State Road 46 between CR 400 E and 480 E
• Residents located downstream of Lake McCoy along Cobbs Fork.
• Additional impacts could include: the railroad corridors, utilities, and state and county roads downstream of Lake McCoy along Cobbs Fork.
At this time:
• No evacuations have been ordered.
• No shelters have been opened.
• The only existing road closure is a portion of Boulevard Road at the dam.
• Mitigation efforts are in place to lower the lake level and manage the flow of water from the dam.
Residents are encouraged to do the following:
• Stay informed and monitor official information sources.
• Avoid the area near the dam.
• Never drive through floodwaters or flooded roadways.
• Review personal emergency plans and be prepared to act if conditions change.
Please do not call 911 for information unless you are reporting an emergency.
Further updates will be provided through:
• Lake McCoy Water Conservancy
• Conservancy Director Patti Nugent
EMA Director Mike Snyder stated, “There is no immediate danger to the public at this time; however, conditions can change, and residents should remain prepared to act if emergency notifications are issued.”
The Decatur County Emergency Management Agency, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Lake McCoy Conservancy District appreciate the public’s cooperation as work continues to address this situation.
