Baker Dam, located in Skiatook, Oklahoma, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
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The dam, designed by the NRCS, serves as a crucial component in managing water resources in the area, with a primary purpose classified as "Other." It is an earth dam standing at 16 feet high, with a hydraulic height of 12.8 feet and a structural height of 14 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 118 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 92 acre-feet, providing essential water storage for the region.
This low hazard potential dam on an unnamed tributary to Hominy Creek in Tulsa County plays a vital role in flood control and water supply management. With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, Baker Dam has a surface area of 20 acres and a drainage area of 0.01 square miles. Despite its "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment is categorized as "Very High (1)," highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in water resource management. Despite not being directly managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Baker Dam stands as a critical infrastructure contributing to water resource sustainability in the region.
Dam Length |
1689 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO HOMINY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
12.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.01 |
Nid Storage |
118 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |