Koontz Lake Dam
Indiana — Starke County — LAWRENCE PONTIUS DITCH
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Starke |
| River | LAWRENCE PONTIUS DITCH |
| Coordinates | 41.41150, -86.48876 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 271 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,820 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,820 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 324 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 29, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1849 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.