Bayou Bonne Idee Upper Dam

Louisiana — Morehouse County — Bayou Bonne Idee

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyMorehouse
RiverBayou Bonne Idee
Coordinates32.74976, -91.72724

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length416 ft
NID Storage22,000 acre-ft
Max Storage6,100 acre-ft
Surface Area470 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionSeptember 13, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBayou Bonne Idee Gravity Drainage District
Other NameGoatwalk Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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