Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Indiana, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 770 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Kopp Lake Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 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 Kevin and Jackie Kopp (private). It impounds the Wolf Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 770 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/08/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.38241, -85.09351 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Kevin and Jackie Kopp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03427 |
| Federal ID | IN03427 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |