Busseron Dam No. L-5
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | PAXTON |
| River/Stream | UNNAMED TRIBUTARY BUCK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.09586, -87.44899 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,070 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUSSERON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |