Lower Baker

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountySkagit
Nearest CityConcrete
River/StreamBaker River
Coordinates48.54790, -121.74100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeArch
NID Height285 ft
Dam Height285 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage146,279 acre-ft
Max Storage146,279 acre-ft
Normal Storage146,279 acre-ft
Surface Area2,278 acres
Drainage Area297 sq mi
Max Discharge54,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPuget Sound Energy
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00172
Federal IDWA00172
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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