Keller Stausee, reservoir in Germany
Keller Stausee is a reservoir near Kell am See in the Hunsrück region covering about 13 hectares. The water is held back by an earth dam approximately 15 meters tall that controls the flow of the Lehbach and Ellersbach streams.
The lake was created in the late 1960s after local residents formed a recreation club and planned the dam development. Kell am See received recognition as a health resort in 1979, largely due to the lake and outdoor recreation opportunities it provided to the region.
The name refers to the lake's location in the Keller-Hochwald area. Today it serves as a gathering place where locals and visitors walk, cycle, and enjoy outdoor time together, making it central to the community's connection with nature.
A path circles the entire lake but is closed to vehicles, making it perfect for walking or biking. Swimming is permitted in designated areas, private boats are not allowed, but small pedal boats can be rented.
In 2011 the lake hosted the German Championships for barefoot water skiing during the local Keller Kirmes festival. This unusual sporting event shows how diverse the recreational opportunities at the lake can be.
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