Lake Sullivan Dam Busseron No. K-1
Key Takeaway
Lake Sullivan Dam Busseron No. K-1 is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 84.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 13.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 460 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,845 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00154 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SULLIVAN CO. PARK & RECREATION DIST.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Sullivan Dam Busseron No. K-1?
Lake Sullivan Dam Busseron No. K-1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Sullivan Dam Busseron No. K-1?
Lake Sullivan Dam Busseron No. K-1 is owned by SULLIVAN CO. PARK & RECREATION DIST. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Sullivan Dam Busseron No. K-1 built?
Lake Sullivan Dam Busseron No. K-1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Sullivan Dam Busseron No. K-1?
Lake Sullivan Dam Busseron No. K-1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Sullivan Dam Busseron No. K-1?
Lake Sullivan Dam Busseron No. K-1 has a dam height of 40 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Lake Sullivan Dam Busseron No. K-1 last inspected?
Lake Sullivan Dam Busseron No. K-1 was last inspected on February 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.