Fish Lake (Baker)
Key Takeaway
Fish Lake (Baker) is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 36.2% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 1,080 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 478 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00211 |
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
DON MARTIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fish Lake (Baker)?
Fish Lake (Baker) 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 Fish Lake (Baker)?
Fish Lake (Baker) is owned by DON MARTIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fish Lake (Baker) built?
Fish Lake (Baker) was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Fish Lake (Baker)?
Fish Lake (Baker) serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fish Lake (Baker)?
Fish Lake (Baker) has a dam height of 22 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 Fish Lake (Baker) last inspected?
Fish Lake (Baker) was last inspected on June 2, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.