Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyMorehouse
Nearest CityOak Ridge
River/StreamBayou Bonne Idee
Coordinates32.62571, -91.66759

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,800 acre-ft
Max Storage4,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,200 acre-ft
Surface Area370 acres
Drainage Area71 sq mi
Max Discharge7,000 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBayou Bonne Idee Gravity Drainage District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/13/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00699
Federal IDLA00699
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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