Bayou Bonne Idee Upper Dam
Key Takeaway
Bayou Bonne Idee Upper Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 76.3% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 416 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 470 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00700 |
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
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What is the hazard classification of Bayou Bonne Idee Upper Dam?
Bayou Bonne Idee Upper 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 Upper Dam?
Bayou Bonne Idee Upper 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 Upper Dam built?
Bayou Bonne Idee Upper Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Upper Dam?
Bayou Bonne Idee Upper 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 Upper Dam?
Bayou Bonne Idee Upper Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Upper Dam last inspected?
Bayou Bonne Idee Upper Dam was last inspected on September 13, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.