Busseron Dam No. G-8 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Busseron Dam No.


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Summary

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.