Busseron Dam No. A-3

Indiana — Sullivan County — MIDDLE FORK CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountySullivan
RiverMIDDLE FORK CREEK
Coordinates39.00816, -87.31444

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length750 ft
NID Storage2,152 acre-ft
Max Storage2,152 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 27, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBUSSERON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Other NamePaxton Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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