Hawkins Sediment Basin 4 Dam
Hawkins Sediment Basin 4 Dam is an earth dam located in Mitchell County, North Carolina, built in 2009. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hawkins Sediment Basin 4 Dam
The primary purpose of Hawkins Sediment Basin 4 Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Sibelco North America, Inc. (private).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 545 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2009, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mitchell |
| Coordinates | 35.93610, -82.08490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Sibelco North America, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05916 |
| Federal ID | NC05916 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |