Upper Baker - West Pass Dike

Whatcom County, Washington (near Concrete)

River/Stream: Baker River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
115 ft
Dam Length
1,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
274,221 acre-ft
Year Completed
1959
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-24

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WA00173
State
Washington (WA)
Coordinates
48.65800, -121.68790
Age
67 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.