Madden Pond 2
Madden Pond 2 is an earth dam located in Webster Parish, Louisiana, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Madden Pond 2
The primary purpose of Madden Pond 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John A. Madden (private). It impounds the Mile Creek near Minden.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 03/13/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Minden |
| River/Stream | Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.65229, -93.27414 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John A. Madden |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00757 |
| Federal ID | LA00757 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |