Bayou Bonne Idee North Dam

Morehouse County, Louisiana (near Mer Rouge)

River/Stream: Bayou Bonne Idee

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
460 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,070 acre-ft
Year Completed
1988
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
5,100 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-01-07

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
LA00734
State
Louisiana (LA)
Coordinates
32.82028, -91.70953
Age
38 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.