Busseron Dam No. J-1

Indiana — Sullivan County — KETTLE CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountySullivan
RiverKETTLE CREEK
Coordinates39.15817, -87.36014

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length970 ft
NID Storage3,573 acre-ft
Max Storage3,573 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 14, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1975
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBUSSERON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Other NameJackson Hill 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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