Bayou Bonne Idee Dam

Louisiana — Morehouse County — Bayou Bonne Idee

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyMorehouse
RiverBayou Bonne Idee
Coordinates32.66163, -91.71497

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage7,000 acre-ft
Max Storage7,000 acre-ft
Surface Area670 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 16, 2025
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBayou Bonne Idee Gravity Drainage District
Other NameBayou-Bonne-Idee

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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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