Bayou Bonne Idee North Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyMorehouse
Nearest CityMer Rouge
River/StreamBayou Bonne Idee
Coordinates32.82028, -91.70953

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,070 acre-ft
Max Storage5,070 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,340 acre-ft
Surface Area390 acres
Drainage Area71 sq mi
Max Discharge5,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBayou Bonne Idee Gravity Drainage District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00734
Federal IDLA00734
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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