Beryl Baker Dam
Beryl Baker Dam is an earth dam located in Stevens County, Washington, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beryl Baker Dam
The primary purpose of Beryl Baker Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pearl Street Apartments Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-dragoon Creek near Residence.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 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 08/05/2021.
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 Washington dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Stevens |
| Nearest City | Residence |
| River/Stream | Tr-dragoon Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.06947, -117.53837 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pearl Street Apartments LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA01324 |
| Federal ID | WA01324 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |