Busseron Dam No. A-4 dam
Busseron Dam No. A-4
Busseron Dam No. A-4, also known as George Clark Lake, is a local government-owned structure located in Carlisle, Indiana. Completed in 1967 by USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans 1070 feet along an unnamed tributary of Middle Fork Creek. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 372 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.18 square miles.
Although the dam is rated in fair condition as of July 2010, it has a significant hazard potential and a high risk assessment level of 2. With a history of inspections dating back to April 2018 and a regular inspection frequency of 3 years, the dam is equipped with outlet gates and has no spillway. While the dam's condition raises concerns, its fair rating suggests that necessary maintenance and risk management measures are being implemented to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and water resources.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Busseron Dam No. A-4 stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in Sullivan County, Indiana. With its role in flood risk reduction and its strategic location in the Louisville District, this dam serves as a key player in water management and conservation efforts. Understanding its design, purpose, and risk assessment is crucial for those interested in the intersection of water resources, infrastructure, and climate resilience.
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. A-4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Busseron Creek Near Carlisle | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Riverton Ind | 16,100 cfs | → |
| White River At Newberry | 28,900 cfs | → |
| Embarras River At Lawrenceville | 11,100 cfs | → |
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 2,600 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Terre Haute | 11,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Busseron Dam No. A-4.
Boat launches
- Sullivan County
- County Road 450 East 871-1999, Sullivan
- South Co Road 825 East, Dugger
- East Co Road 350 South 8250-8744, Dugger
- East Co Road 400 South 8000-8998, Dugger
Campgrounds
- Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Res 26 - Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Sullivan County Park
- Sunset City Park
- Ouabache Trails County Park
- Fowler County Park
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About Busseron Dam No. A-4
Where does the data for Busseron Dam No. A-4 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. A-4.