Baker River River Levels

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Baker River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Baker River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by its three major hydroelectric dams, the Lower Baker, Middle Baker, and Upper Baker dams, which generate 1,000 megawatts of electrical power. The Baker River system was first developed in the early 1900s for hydropower generation, with the first dam completed in 1925. The dams have created several large reservoirs in the valley, including Lake Shannon, Baker Lake, and Lake Whatcom. These reservoirs are used for a variety of recreational activities, such as boating and fishing, as well as for agricultural irrigation. The Baker River continues to play a valuable role in the economy of the region.