Mike Bader Dam No. 4
Mike Bader Dam No. 4 is an earth dam located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mike Bader Dam No. 4
The primary purpose of Mike Bader Dam No. 4 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mike Bader (private). It impounds the Tr-bayou Coulee near Bastrop.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Morehouse |
| Nearest City | Bastrop |
| River/Stream | Tr-bayou Coulee |
| Coordinates | 32.80603, -91.82838 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mike Bader |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00597 |
| Federal ID | LA00597 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |