Bayou Bonne Idee Upper Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyMorehouse
Nearest CityMer Rouge
River/StreamBayou Bonne Idee
Coordinates32.74976, -91.72724

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length416 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22,000 acre-ft
Max Storage6,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage22,000 acre-ft
Surface Area470 acres
Drainage Area29 sq mi
Max Discharge5,400 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 IDLA00700
Federal IDLA00700
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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