Koplin Lake Dam

Jones, Georgia· Built 2004· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Koplin Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA)
Dam Length110 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDGA05788

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 1, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Koplin, Charles

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Koplin Lake Dam?

Koplin Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Koplin Lake Dam?

Koplin Lake Dam is owned by Koplin, Charles (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Koplin Lake Dam built?

Koplin Lake Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Koplin Lake Dam?

Koplin Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Koplin Lake Dam?

Koplin Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Koplin Lake Dam last inspected?

Koplin Lake Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.