Hawkins Dam 2
Hawkins Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hawkins Dam 2
The primary purpose of Hawkins Dam 2 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 Tr-school Creek near Riverton.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Riverton |
| River/Stream | Tr-school Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.01485, -98.78356 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,643 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hawkins Construction Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02289 |
| Federal ID | NE02289 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |