Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam

Louisiana — Morehouse County — Bayou Bonne Idee

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyMorehouse
RiverBayou Bonne Idee
Coordinates32.62571, -91.66759

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage4,800 acre-ft
Max Storage4,800 acre-ft
Surface Area370 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBayou Bonne Idee Gravity Drainage District
Other NameBull Chute

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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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