Bonita Lake Dam Number 1
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Nearest City | MERIDIAN |
| River/Stream | UNT OF SOWASHEE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.36236, -88.66684 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF MERIDIAN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |