Bonner Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bonner is a privately owned dam located in Cleburne, Alabama, specifically in the city of Belltown, along the Bobo Branch.


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Summary

Built in 1975, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet. The primary purpose of Bonner is for recreation, offering a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 72 acre-feet.

Although Bonner is classified as having a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment, it serves as an important recreational resource in the area. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 250 cubic feet per second and spans a length of 300 feet. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, Bonner contributes to the overall water management and recreational activities along the Bobo Branch.

Located within Congressional District 03 of Alabama, Bonner is a significant structure managed by the private sector. While lacking certain regulatory oversight and formal risk assessment measures, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities and water resource benefits to the local community. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bonner represents a unique element in the regional landscape, showcasing the intersection of human-made infrastructure and natural water systems.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

300

River Or Stream

BOBO BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

24

Nid Storage

115

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.