Busseron Dam No. G-8

Sullivan County, Indiana (near HYMERA)

River/Stream: UNNAMED TRIBUTARY BUSSERON CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
410 ft
Reservoir Storage
207 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,280 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2018-01-10

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IN00071
State
Indiana (IN)
Coordinates
39.23011, -87.31811
Age
62 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.