Baker Dam
Key Takeaway
Baker Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 67.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00138 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Stanley Baker, Jr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Baker Dam?
Baker Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Baker Dam?
Baker Dam is owned by Stanley Baker, Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Baker Dam built?
Baker Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Baker Dam?
Baker Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Baker Dam?
Baker Dam has a dam height of 19 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Baker Dam last inspected?
Baker Dam was last inspected on July 23, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.