Kopp Lake Dam
Kopp Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Indiana, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kopp Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kopp Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wayne Kopp (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Pipe Creek near Saint Marys.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 12/21/2017.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Saint Marys |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Pipe Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.31505, -85.10827 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 283 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WAYNE KOPP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00137 |
| Federal ID | IN00137 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |