Baker Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Baker Dam, located in Skiatook, Oklahoma, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.


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Summary

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
       
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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. 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

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, 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.