Baker Lake is a reservoir located at Upper Baker Dam near Concrete, WA in Washington State.
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It was created in 1959 as a part of the Baker River Hydroelectric Project, which generates electricity for Seattle and surrounding areas. The dam is over 300 feet tall, and the lake can hold over 80,000 acre-feet of water. The Baker River is a major tributary of the Skagit River and is fed by snowmelt from the North Cascades Mountains. The lake is also fed by several smaller tributaries and has a surface area of over 2,800 acres. The area surrounding the lake is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. The lake also provides water for local agriculture and irrigation. The lake's water level is closely monitored, and adjustments are made to ensure it does not exceed safe levels.
| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Navd 1988, Ft 24hr Change | -0.32% |
| Percent of Normal | 101% |
| Minimum |
678.19 ft
2011-03-10 |
| Maximum |
727.73 ft
2020-07-02 |
| Average | 702 ft |
| Dam_Height | 312 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 304 |
| Drainage_Area | 215 |
| Year_Completed | 1959 |
| Nid_Storage | 274221 |
| Structural_Height | 312 |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 4980 |
| Outlet_Gates | Tainter (radial) - 3 |
| River_Or_Stream | Baker River |
| Dam_Length | 1200 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
| Nid_Height | 312 |
Skagit River Near Concrete
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73200cfs |
Bacon Creek Below Oakes Creek Near Marblemount
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1340cfs |
Skagit River At Marblemount
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34400cfs |
Cascade River At Marblemount
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2950cfs |
Sauk River Near Sauk
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16100cfs |
Clearwater Creek Near Welcome
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39cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Anderson Point Campsites
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Horseshoe Cove
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Horseshoe Cove Campground
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Bayview Campground
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Maple Grove Campsites
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Boulder Creek Campground
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Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Nf/North Cascades Np Boundary To Baker Lake
Blum Creek To Baker Lake
Bell Creek To Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Nf Boundary
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Nf/North Cascades Np Boundary To Confluence With Blum Creek
Headwaters To Confluence With Bell Creek
Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 23, T37N, R7E To Confluence With Soufh Fork Nooksack River