Bonita is a privately owned dam located in Cedaredge, Colorado, along the Surface Creek-TR river. Built in 1893 for irrigation purposes, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet. While it also serves recreational purposes, the dam has a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1005 cubic feet per second, with a low hazard potential but unsatisfactory condition assessment as of September 2012.

Despite being a historic structure, Bonita poses a high risk due to its condition and lack of Emergency Action Plan (EAP) preparation. The dam has not been inspected since 2012 and is under the jurisdiction of the Colorado Department of Water Resources. Additionally, the dam does not have any associated locks and is primarily operated through slide gates and uncontrolled outlets. With its location in the Delta County of Colorado, Bonita serves as a vital water resource for irrigation and recreational activities in the region, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and risk management measures for sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.