Upper Baker -auxiliary Dike

Upper Baker -auxiliary Dike is an earth dam located in Whatcom County, Washington. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyWhatcom
Nearest CityConcrete
River/StreamBaker River
Coordinates48.66270, -121.68445

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length2,700 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage274,221 acre-ft
Normal Storage274,221 acre-ft
Surface Area4,980 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPuget Sound Energy
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/25/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00173
Federal IDWA00173S002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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