Clarence H. Kopp Dam #2
Clarence H. Kopp Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Knox County, Indiana, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Clarence H. Kopp Dam #2
The primary purpose of Clarence H. Kopp Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carl Koenig (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Wabash River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 07/12/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Wabash River |
| Coordinates | 38.73700, -87.48858 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 463 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carl Koenig |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00528 |
| Federal ID | IN00528 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |