Bonita Number 2 Dam
Bonita Number 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, built in 1992. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bonita Number 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Bonita Number 2 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Meridian (local government). It impounds the Unt Of Sowashee Creek near Bonita / Meridian.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 1,620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 195 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/22/2023.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Mississippi dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Nearest City | Bonita / Meridian |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Sowashee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.35856, -88.66040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,898 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 195 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MERIDIAN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03252 |
| Federal ID | MS03252 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |