Hawkins Dam 4
Hawkins Dam 4 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hawkins Dam 4
The primary purpose of Hawkins Dam 4 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hawkins Construction Co (private). It impounds the Rock Creek near Inavale.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/18/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Inavale |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.03102, -98.76304 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hawkins Construction Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02195 |
| Federal ID | NE02195 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |