Upper Baker -Auxiliary Dike

Washington — Whatcom County — Baker River

Location

StateWashington
CountyWhatcom
RiverBaker River
Coordinates48.66270, -121.68445

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length2,700 ft
NID Storage274,221 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area4,980 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 25, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPuget Sound Energy

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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