Hawkins Dam is an earth dam located in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, built in 1998. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 160 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hawkins Dam
The primary purpose of Hawkins Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hawkins, Danny (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bledsoe |
| Coordinates | 35.40250, -85.23333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hawkins, Danny |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00714 |
| Federal ID | TN00714 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |