Mike Bader Dam No. 1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
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Summary
1, located in Morehouse, Louisiana, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. This dam, standing at 15 feet high with a hydraulic height of 12 feet, provides a storage capacity of 162 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 21.6 acres. The dam, built on the TR-Bayou Coulee, is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Mike Bader Dam No. 1 has a moderate risk level, indicating the need for proactive risk management measures. The dam, constructed with a buttress core and soil foundation, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 3 feet. The surrounding area offers recreational opportunities for visitors, making it a valuable resource for the community. With its moderate risk level and fair condition, ongoing maintenance and monitoring are essential to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water resource in Louisiana.
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BAYOU COULEE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
162 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Chemin-A-Haut Byu Nr Beekman
|
0cfs |
Bayou Bartholomew Near Jones
|
313cfs |
Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake
|
117cfs |
Boeuf River Nr Girard
|
117cfs |
Bayou Bartholomew Near Portland
|
191cfs |
Bayou Macon Nr Kilbourne
|
30cfs |
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.
Mike Bader Dam No. 1