Baker Lake Dam
Baker Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harnett County, North Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Baker Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Baker Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James D Baker (private). It impounds the Thorton Creek near Erwin.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/29/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett |
| Nearest City | Erwin |
| River/Stream | Thorton Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.37740, -78.69000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 330 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | James D Baker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01115 |
| Federal ID | NC01115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |