Busseron Dam No. G-5

Indiana — Sullivan County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY BUSSERON CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountySullivan
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY BUSSERON CREEK
Coordinates39.24830, -87.31818

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length520 ft
NID Storage471 acre-ft
Max Storage471 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 22, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

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