Kopp Lake Dam No. 2

WOLF CREEK· Franklin, Indiana· Built 1987· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 62.3% in IN)
Dam Length770 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage106 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge320 cfs
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
NID IDIN03427

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: January 8, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Kevin and Jackie Kopp

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kopp Lake Dam No. 2?

Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 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 Kopp Lake Dam No. 2?

Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 is owned by Kevin and Jackie Kopp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 built?

Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Kopp Lake Dam No. 2?

Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kopp Lake Dam No. 2?

Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 has a dam height of 30 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 Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 last inspected?

Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 was last inspected on January 8, 2018. 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.