Bayou Bonne Idee Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyMorehouse
Nearest CityOak Ridge
River/StreamBayou Bonne Idee
Coordinates32.66163, -91.71497

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,000 acre-ft
Max Storage7,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,000 acre-ft
Surface Area670 acres
Drainage Area62 sq mi
Max Discharge4,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBayou Bonne Idee Gravity Drainage District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00259
Federal IDLA00259
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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