G W Baker Dam
G W Baker Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About G W Baker Dam
The primary purpose of G W Baker Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by G W Baker (private). It impounds the Tr-taylor Creek Offstream near Lukes Landing.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Lukes Landing |
| River/Stream | Tr-taylor Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 32.70500, -87.96667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 680 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | G W BAKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01541 |
| Federal ID | AL01541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |