Fish Barrier Dam

Washington — Skagit County — Baker River

Location

StateWashington
CountySkagit
RiverBaker River
Coordinates48.53940, -121.74370

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage84 acre-ft
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 12, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPuget Sound Energy

Location Map

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.

Back to All Dams More Dams in Washington