Busseron Dam No. G-5

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountySullivan
Nearest CityHYMERA
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY BUSSERON CREEK
Coordinates39.24830, -87.31818

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length520 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage471 acre-ft
Max Storage471 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,480 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUSSERON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/22/2017
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00070
Federal IDIN00070
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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