Koontz Lake Dam

Indiana — Starke County — LAWRENCE PONTIUS DITCH

Location

StateIndiana
CountyStarke
RiverLAWRENCE PONTIUS DITCH
Coordinates41.41150, -86.48876

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length271 ft
NID Storage4,820 acre-ft
Max Storage4,820 acre-ft
Surface Area324 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 29, 2017
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1849
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeState
OwnerDEPARTMENT 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.

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