Pumping Pond Dike
Pumping Pond Dike is an earth dam located in Whatcom County, Washington, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pumping Pond Dike
The primary purpose of Pumping Pond Dike is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Puget Sound Energy (private). It impounds the Baker River near Concrete.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 3,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 234 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/24/2022.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
| Nearest City | Concrete |
| River/Stream | Baker River |
| Coordinates | 48.66040, -121.69580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Puget Sound Energy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00644 |
| Federal ID | WA00644 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |