Baker Lake Dam dam
Baker Lake Dam
Baker Lake Dam, located in Madison County, Texas, is a privately owned structure built for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond. The dam, constructed with earth materials and buttress core types, stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches to a length of 910 feet. With a storage capacity of 232 acre-feet and a surface area of 24 acres, Baker Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and conservation in the region.
Although the dam was last inspected in 1973 and is currently rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and condition assessment, it still serves as a vital infrastructure for the surrounding community. The risk assessment for Baker Lake Dam is considered high, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality. Despite lacking recent data updates and evaluations, the dam remains a key component in the local water resource system, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and management efforts.
With the Galveston District as the overseeing agency and no federal involvement in ownership or funding, Baker Lake Dam reflects the collaborative efforts between private entities and state regulators in maintaining essential water structures. As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure resilience, the significance of structures like Baker Lake Dam in ensuring water security and disaster preparedness becomes increasingly evident. The dam's role in fire protection, stock maintenance, and ecological conservation underscores its importance in the broader context of water resource management and climate adaptation.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Baker Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville | 45 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville | 0 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Crockett | 12,100 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan | 770 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Nr Easterly | 49 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo Ck At Onalaska | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Baker Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Camp Site At The End Of Trail. Only Possible Camping On Trail
- Huntsville State Park
- Stubblefield Lake
- Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area
- Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area: (936) 344-6205
- Four Notch Hunter Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Baker Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Baker Lake Dam
Where does the data for Baker Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Baker Lake Dam.