Koontz Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountyStarke
River/StreamLAWRENCE PONTIUS DITCH
Coordinates41.41150, -86.48876

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length271 ft
Year Completed1849 (177 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,820 acre-ft
Max Storage4,820 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,980 acre-ft
Surface Area324 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge210 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/29/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00782
Federal IDIN00782
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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