Busseron Dam No. L-5

Indiana — Sullivan County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY BUCK CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountySullivan
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY BUCK CREEK
Coordinates39.09586, -87.44899

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length870 ft
NID Storage720 acre-ft
Max Storage720 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 17, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBUSSERON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Other NameConservation 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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