Bonita Number 2 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The Bonita Number 2 Dam, also known as the New Bonita Number 2 Dam, is a crucial water supply infrastructure located in Lauderdale, Mississippi.
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Summary
Built in 1992 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 55 feet with a hydraulic height of 48 feet and a structural height of 60 feet. The dam's primary purpose is water supply, serving the community with a normal storage capacity of 2898 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 5900 acre-feet.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Bonita Number 2 Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2020, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled outlet gate and a controlled spillway. The risk assessment for this dam is very high, indicating the need for vigilant monitoring and potential risk management measures in place to protect the surrounding area in the event of an emergency.
Overall, the Bonita Number 2 Dam is a vital water resource structure in Mississippi, providing essential water supply services to the community while facing potential risks that necessitate proactive management and oversight. Located on the Sowashee Creek, this earth dam is a significant part of the local water infrastructure and requires ongoing attention to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the benefit of the residents and environment it serves.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
1620 |
Dam Height |
55 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF SOWASHEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
195 |
Hydraulic Height |
48 |
Drainage Area |
3.7 |
Nid Storage |
5900 |
Structural Height |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
60 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
16cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
89cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
546cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
272cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Bonita Number 2 Dam