Busseron Dam No. F-1 dam
Busseron Dam No. F-1
Busseron Dam No. F-1, also known as East Max Brand, is a crucial structure owned by the local government in Sullivan, Indiana. Completed in 1976, this earth-type dam on the East Fork Busseron Creek serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Standing at a height of 33 feet and stretching 970 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 4559 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 61.6 acres. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, its condition assessment in 2014 was deemed fair.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Busseron Dam No. F-1 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding. It is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's location in Hymera, Indiana, falls within the jurisdiction of the state, emphasizing its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. With a high risk rating of 2, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness plans are essential components in safeguarding the community.
As a key component in the flood risk reduction infrastructure of Indiana, Busseron Dam No. F-1 exemplifies the collaboration between local and state agencies to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events. Its strategic design by USDA NRCS and continuous monitoring reflect a commitment to safeguarding lives and properties in the region. With ongoing inspections and a designated hazard potential, the dam remains a critical asset in water resource management, highlighting the intersection of infrastructure, climate resilience, and community safety.
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. F-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 2,600 cfs | → |
| Busseron Creek Near Carlisle | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Terre Haute | 11,200 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Riverton Ind | 16,100 cfs | → |
| White River At Newberry | 28,900 cfs | → |
| Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville | 713 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Busseron Dam No. F-1.
Boat launches
- Sullivan County
- 625 North Greene County
- North Co Road 300 East, Sullivan
- County Road 450 East 871-1999, Sullivan
Campgrounds
- Fowler County Park
- Sullivan County Park
- Sunset City Park
- Res 26 - Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Hawthorne County Park
Paddle runs
Track Busseron Dam No. F-1 in the Snoflo app
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About Busseron Dam No. F-1
Where does the data for Busseron Dam No. F-1 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. F-1.