Mike Bader Dam No. 3
Mike Bader Dam No. 3 is an earth dam located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mike Bader Dam No. 3
The primary purpose of Mike Bader Dam No. 3 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 15 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. 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 | 32.80081, -91.82891 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mike Bader |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00596 |
| Federal ID | LA00596 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |