Upper Baker Dam Quick Facts
Upper Baker Dam Map
Upper Baker Dam Information
Upper Baker Dam is a gravity concrete dam located about 10 miles from Concrete, Whatcom, Washington.
The dam, which is on the Baker River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Fish and Wildlife Pond and Recreation benefits.
The dam was designed by STONE & WEBSTER and commissioned in 1959 and is currently owned by Puget Sound Energy.
Upper Baker Dam Structure
The Upper Baker Dam is approximately 1,200 feet (366 m) long, 312 feet (95 m) high and has a structural volume of 609,000 cubic yards (465,614 cubic metres).
Upper Baker Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 274,221 acre-ft (338,246 Ml) and maximum capacity of acre-ft (0 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 4,980 acres (2,015 ha) and the total catchment area is 215 square miles (557 square kilometres).
Upper Baker Dam Spillway
The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 69000 cubic feet per second (1954 cubic metres per second).
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Upper Baker Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Upper Baker Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 17:30 |
| Sunrise | 07:48 |
| Sunset | 16:47 |
| Temperature (°F) | 35 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 35 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 91 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1037 |
| Humidity (%) | 84 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 2 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Upper Baker Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 29 | 41 | 40 | 1034 | 58 | 3 | 4 | SW | 0 | - |  |
| Wed | 30 | 43 | 42 | 1038 | 57 | 4 | 3 | NE | 0 | - | |
| Thu | 33 | 43 | 41 | 1031 | 66 | 5 | 6 | SSW | 100 | - |  |
| Fri | 30 | 44 | 42 | 1027 | 52 | 6 | 7 | NNE | 100 | - | |
| Sat | 28 | 43 | 43 | 1028 | 43 | 6 | 6 | NE | 0 | - |  |
| Sun | 30 | 45 | 45 | 1029 | 49 | 4 | 3 | NNE | 0 | - | |
| Mon | 33 | 49 | 49 | 1027 | 54 | 4 | 3 | NNE | 0 | - |  |
| Tue | 37 | 50 | 50 | 1024 | 59 | 4 | 3 | NNE | 0 | - | |
Upper Baker Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Upper Baker Dam is in Washington.
Upper Baker Dam is in Whatcom County.
Upper Baker Dam is 312 feet high.
Upper Baker Dam is 1,200 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams