Busseron Dam No. G-8 dam
Busseron Dam No. G-8
Busseron Dam No. 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.
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-8 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash River At Terre Haute | 12,400 cfs | → |
| Busseron Creek Near Carlisle | 1,740 cfs | → |
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 3,610 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-8.
Boat launches
- Sullivan County
- North Co Road 300 East, Sullivan
- County Road 450 East 871-1999, Sullivan
- 625 North Greene County
Campgrounds
- Fowler County Park
- Sullivan County Park
- Res 26 - Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Sunset City Park
- Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Camp Wildwood
Paddle runs
Track Busseron Dam No. G-8 in the Snoflo app
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About Busseron Dam No. G-8
Where does the data for Busseron Dam No. G-8 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 Low 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-8.