Busseron Dam No.
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G-8, also known as Bill Little Lake, is a local government-owned structure located in Hymers, Indiana, along an unnamed tributary of Busseron Creek. Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 410 feet in length, serving a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a normal storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 207 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating potential flooding in the area.
Managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition. The last inspection in January 2018 indicated that the structure meets regulatory standards and is operating as expected. Despite a high risk assessment due to its location and the surrounding drainage area, the dam is regularly monitored and maintained to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With its strategic design by the USDA NRCS and solid foundations of rock and soil, Busseron Dam No. G-8 stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in safeguarding the local community against potential water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
410 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY BUSSERON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.74 |
Nid Storage |
207 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Wabash River At Terre Haute
|
1770cfs |
Busseron Creek Near Carlisle
|
452cfs |
Eel River At Bowling Green
|
145cfs |
Wabash River At Riverton Ind
|
1870cfs |
White River At Newberry
|
2530cfs |
Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville
|
138cfs |