Bonne Terre Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bonne Terre Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 23.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03545 |
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
MAX BONIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bonne Terre Lake Dam?
Bonne Terre Lake 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 Bonne Terre Lake Dam?
Bonne Terre Lake Dam is owned by MAX BONIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bonne Terre Lake Dam built?
Bonne Terre Lake Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Bonne Terre Lake Dam?
Bonne Terre Lake 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 Bonne Terre Lake Dam?
Bonne Terre Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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.