Bonita Number 2 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLauderdale
Nearest CityBONITA / MERIDIAN
River/StreamUNT OF SOWASHEE CREEK
Coordinates32.35856, -88.66040

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length1,620 ft
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,900 acre-ft
Max Storage5,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,898 acre-ft
Surface Area195 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF MERIDIAN
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/22/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS03252
Federal IDMS03252
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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