Koplin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jones County, Georgia, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 110 ft long, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Koplin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Koplin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Koplin, Charles (private).
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/2017.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jones |
| Coordinates | 32.95778, -83.68333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Koplin, Charles |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05788 |
| Federal ID | GA05788 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |