Busseron Dam No. L-1

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountySullivan
Nearest CitySULLIVAN
River/StreamBUCK CREEK
Coordinates39.10690, -87.41986

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length778 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage990 acre-ft
Max Storage990 acre-ft
Normal Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge4,258 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUSSERON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/23/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00063
Federal IDIN00063
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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