Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam
Key Takeaway
Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 370 acres |
| Drainage Area | 71 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1993 |
| NID ID | LA00699 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Bayou Bonne Idee Gravity Drainage District
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam?
Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam?
Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam is owned by Bayou Bonne Idee Gravity Drainage District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam built?
Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam?
Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam?
Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam last inspected?
Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam was last inspected on August 31, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.