Busseron Dam No. G-3

Indiana — Sullivan County — CHOWNING CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountySullivan
RiverCHOWNING CREEK
Coordinates39.25537, -87.29881

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length625 ft
NID Storage503 acre-ft
Max Storage503 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 20, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBUSSERON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Other NamePaul Larr 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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