Madden Pond 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: April 27, 2026

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Madden Pond 1 is a private water resource located in Minden, Louisiana, specifically on Mile Creek.


Summary

This recreational dam, completed in 1999, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. The dam, primarily constructed with earth materials, also features buttress and stone core types. With a surface area of 19.2 acres and a drainage area of 0.78 square miles, this low hazard potential structure serves as a vital water source for both recreational activities and environmental conservation in the area.

Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Madden Pond 1 is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. The dam's spillway, designed as uncontrolled with a width of 24 feet, helps manage the maximum discharge of 374 cubic feet per second. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2019, the dam has a moderate risk rating of 3, prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures to safeguard against potential hazards and maintain its operational integrity.

Overall, Madden Pond 1 exemplifies a harmonious balance between water resource utilization for recreational purposes and environmental protection. As a vital part of the local ecosystem in Webster County, Louisiana, this dam serves as a testament to responsible water management practices and the importance of ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.

15-Day Long Term Forecast


Year Completed

1999

Dam Length

925

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

MILE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19.2

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

0.78

Nid Storage

250

Structural Height

15

Outlet Gates

Needle - 0

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

15
       
Seasonal Comparison

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Dam Data Reference

Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.
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