Busseron Dam No. G-3 dam
Busseron Dam No. G-3
Busseron Dam No. G-3, also known as Paul Larr Lake, is a significant earth dam located in Sullivan, Indiana, along the Chowning Creek. Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure in the area. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 625 feet, Busseron Dam No. G-3 holds a normal storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 503 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 12.7 acres.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Busseron Dam No. G-3 is inspected every 3 years to ensure its fair condition and significant hazard potential. The dam has a high risk assessment rating and is designed to withstand maximum discharges of up to 3820 cubic feet per second. Despite lacking a spillway, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Busseron Dam No. G-3 presents an intriguing case study of a vital infrastructure built to mitigate flood risks in Indiana. Its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service showcase the intersection of engineering, environmental conservation, and regulatory oversight in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water availability, understanding the role of dams like Busseron Dam No. G-3 becomes increasingly crucial in fostering resilience and adaptation in the face of a changing climate.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Busseron Dam No. G-3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash River At Terre Haute | 12,400 cfs | → |
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 3,610 cfs | → |
| Busseron Creek Near Carlisle | 1,740 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Riverton Ind | 16,900 cfs | → |
| White River At Newberry | 23,000 cfs | → |
| Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville | 956 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Busseron Dam No. G-3.
Boat launches
- Sullivan County
- North Co Road 300 East, Sullivan
- 625 North Greene County
- County Road 450 East 871-1999, Sullivan
Track Busseron Dam No. G-3 in the Snoflo app
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About Busseron Dam No. G-3
Where does the data for Busseron Dam No. G-3 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Busseron Dam No. G-3.