Busseron Dam No. D-9

Indiana — Sullivan County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY BIG BRANCH

Location

StateIndiana
CountySullivan
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY BIG BRANCH
Coordinates39.12932, -87.26028

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length575 ft
NID Storage478 acre-ft
Max Storage478 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 5, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBUSSERON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Other NameRonk 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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