Busseron Dam No. J-1

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountySullivan
Nearest CitySULLIVAN
River/StreamKETTLE CREEK
Coordinates39.15817, -87.36014

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length970 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,573 acre-ft
Max Storage3,573 acre-ft
Normal Storage303 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge5,073 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUSSERON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/14/2018
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00521
Federal IDIN00521
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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