Kunkel Lake Dam
Kunkel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wells County, Indiana, built in 1931. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kunkel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kunkel Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Greiner (state). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Wabash River.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 2,475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 283 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2020.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Wabash River |
| Coordinates | 40.71864, -85.10900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 369 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert Greiner |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00445 |
| Federal ID | IN00445 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |