Busseron Dam No.
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D-5, also known as Maddox Lake, is a local government-owned structure located in Greene County, Indiana. Completed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans 612 feet along an unnamed tributary of Big Branch. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 83 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.78 square miles.
Although the hazard potential of Busseron Dam No. D-5 is classified as low, its condition assessment is rated as fair. The dam has undergone inspection every five years, with the last assessment conducted in August 2016. The risk assessment for this structure is considered high (2), indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. Despite the lack of a spillway, outlet gates, or locks, the dam serves an essential role in mitigating flood risks in the region, making it a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to keep an eye on.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
612 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY BIG BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
1.78 |
Nid Storage |
130 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Busseron Creek Near Carlisle
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452cfs |
White River At Newberry
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2530cfs |
Eel River At Bowling Green
|
145cfs |
Wabash River At Riverton Ind
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1870cfs |
Wabash River At Terre Haute
|
1770cfs |
Mill Creek Near Cataract
|
158cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Sunset City Park
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Res 26 - Greene - Sullivan State Forest
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Sullivan County Park
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Greene - Sullivan State Forest
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