Busseron Dam No.
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G-1, also known as Donny Davis Lake, is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Sullivan, Indiana. Owned by the local government, this earth dam was designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1964 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the unnamed tributary of Busseron Creek. With a height of 27 feet and a hydraulic height of 29 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Covering a surface area of 6 acres and having a drainage area of 0.69 square miles, Busseron Dam No. G-1 has a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 137 acre-feet. Despite being assessed as in fair condition during the last evaluation in 2012, the dam has a significant hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating. Regular inspections are conducted every three years to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks. The dam has no spillway and outlet gates, emphasizing its reliance on proper maintenance and monitoring to uphold its flood risk reduction function effectively.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
540 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY BUSSERON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
0.69 |
Nid Storage |
400 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Wabash River At Terre Haute
|
1770cfs |
Eel River At Bowling Green
|
145cfs |
Busseron Creek Near Carlisle
|
452cfs |
Wabash River At Riverton Ind
|
1870cfs |
White River At Newberry
|
2530cfs |
Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville
|
138cfs |