12-Digit Watershed Map
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
137 Acres
28 Feet
7.9 Feet
2460 Acres
Flow from Heron Lake
To Big Barbee
Public: 2 mi S of N Webster on SR 13, then W on Rolling Ridge to Rattlesnake Dr.; handicap accessible
Boat, Fish
Gravel, Marl, Muck, Sand
Black Crappie, Bluegill, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Perch, Redear
$184,138,500 – Barbee Chain
10 mph speed limit at all times
Maps
12-Digit Watershed Map
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
See the boundaries of the Kuhn Lake’s watershed.
Original Research from the Lilly Center
2014 Barbee Lakes Chain Pre-Public Sewer System Study
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
This project gives an overall assessment both the Barbee and Chapman lake chains. It establishes baseline conditions for the Barbee Chain before installation of a public sewer system.
2013 Lake Economic Impact Study: Property Value Report
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
When combined with additional property taxes generated due to lake presence, the total economic impact of Kosciusko County lakes is more than $313,383,000 annually.
2014 Blue-Green Algae Study Final Report & Appendix
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
This paper synthesizes three years of blue-green algae research (2010-13) conducted by the Lilly Center. We have continued to study the algae and its toxin in-depth.
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Additional studies and fact sheets are just one click away. Learn about boating, zebra mussels, blue-green algae and more!