Busseron Dam No. F-1 is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, Indiana, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 970 ft long, taller than 76% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Busseron Dam No. F-1
The primary purpose of Busseron Dam No. F-1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Busseron Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the East Fork Busseron Creek near Hymera.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 970 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 61 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,559 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/09/2018.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Hymera |
| River/Stream | East Fork Busseron Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.21975, -87.27440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 970 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,559 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,559 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,355 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Busseron Conservancy District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00520 |
| Federal ID | IN00520 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |