Baker Creek Lagoon Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bailey Peoples Lake No 2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Baker Creek Lagoon, located in McEwin Springs, Alabama, is a private earth dam structure built in 1964 on Baker Creek.
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Summary
The lagoon has a structural height of 12 feet and a hydraulic height of 8 feet, with a total length of 3200 feet. It serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet.
Despite being a low-hazard potential structure, Baker Creek Lagoon has not been rated in terms of condition assessment. It is not regulated by the state and does not require state permitting, inspection, or enforcement. The dam is situated within Congressional District 06 of Alabama, with Gary J. Palmer as the current Congressional Representative. The lagoon does not have associated structures or locks and does not have a designated spillway type.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Baker Creek Lagoon may find its historical significance and functional design intriguing. The lagoon provides valuable insight into the engineering practices of the past and serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining infrastructure for water resource management. Its location in Coosa County, Alabama, offers a unique opportunity to study the interaction between human-made structures and natural water systems in a rural setting.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
3200 |
River Or Stream |
BAKER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
83 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al
|
117cfs |
Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al
|
153cfs |
Tallapoosa River Nr New Site
|
2060cfs |
Talladega Creek At Alpine Al
|
104cfs |
Coosa River At Childersburg Al
|
283cfs |
Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al
|
1010cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Baker Creek Lagoon