Baker Dam
Baker Dam is an earth dam located in Holmes County, Florida, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Baker Dam
The primary purpose of Baker Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wilburn Baker (private). It impounds the Bay Branch near New Hope.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 91 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 421 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Holmes |
| Nearest City | New Hope |
| River/Stream | Bay Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.89330, -85.90440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 421 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 421 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Max Discharge | 610 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WILBURN BAKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00075 |
| Federal ID | FL00075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |