Baker Quarry Lake Dam
Baker Quarry Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, North Carolina, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Baker Quarry Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Baker Quarry Lake 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 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (private). It impounds the Crooked Creek near Monroe.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,545 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 442 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/17/2024.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Monroe |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.04200, -80.61100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,545 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 316 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00531 |
| Federal ID | NC00531 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |