Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 dam
Kopp Lake Dam No. 2
Kopp Lake Dam No. 2, also known as Wayne Kopp Dam #2, is a privately owned structure located in Franklin, Indiana. Built in 1987 by K. C. Engineering, Batesville, IN, this earth dam serves as a vital water supply source for the area. Situated on Wolf Creek, the dam has a height of 30 feet and a length of 770 feet, with a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet and a surface area of 16.4 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam poses a high risk due to its location and potential consequences of failure. The dam does not have a spillway and is not equipped with outlet gates. The last inspection in January 2018 revealed a need for further assessment and potential risk management measures. With a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, it is crucial for regulators to closely monitor and maintain the dam to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the critical role of Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 in providing water supply, fish and wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities underscores the importance of continued vigilance and risk management. With its location on Wolf Creek and close proximity to the community, the dam serves as a valuable asset that requires ongoing attention to mitigate potential risks and maintain its functionality for the future.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whitewater River At Brookville | 732 cfs | → |
| Whitewater River Near Alpine | 376 cfs | → |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Abington | 139 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Hamilton Oh | 2,340 cfs | → |
| Woolper Creek At Woolper Road Near Burlington | 7 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At St. Paul | 277 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kopp Lake Dam No. 2.
Boat launches
- Bonwell Hill Road 10064, Brookville
- Bischoff Reservoir Launch
- Garr Hill Boat Ramp
- Egypt Hollow Boat Ramp
- Fairfield Boat Ramp
- Hanna Creek Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Franklin County Park
- Brookville Lake
- Mounds State Rec Area - Brookville Lake
- Quakertown State Rec Area - Brookville Lake
- Governor Bebb Preserve
- Miami Whitewater Forest
Fishing spots
Track Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Kopp Lake Dam No. 2
Where does the data for Kopp Lake Dam No. 2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Kopp Lake Dam No. 2.