Hawkins Dam 3
Hawkins Dam 3 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hawkins Dam 3
The primary purpose of Hawkins Dam 3 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 20 feet tall and stretches 191 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Inavale |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.02283, -98.76272 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 191 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hawkins Construction Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02290 |
| Federal ID | NE02290 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |