Hawkins Dam
Hawkins Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hawkins Dam
The primary purpose of Hawkins Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles Hawkins (private). It impounds the Tr-west Fork Cuivre River near Moscow Mills.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 86 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Moscow Mills |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Fork Cuivre River |
| Coordinates | 39.08170, -91.30645 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 86 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHARLES HAWKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11143 |
| Federal ID | MO11143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |