David Hawkins Lake Dam dam
David Hawkins Lake Dam
David Hawkins Lake Dam, also known as Lake Neomia Pay Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Powell Valley, Kentucky. This earth-type dam was completed in 1973 and stands at a height of 24 feet, with a length of 260 feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, providing a surface area of 6.7 acres and a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, the dam has a low hazard potential and is in fair condition according to the last inspection conducted in 2005. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite moderate risk assessment (level 3), the dam continues to serve its recreational purpose while being monitored for any necessary risk management measures.
Situated on the Tug Branch river/stream, David Hawkins Lake Dam offers a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy outdoor activities. With its moderate risk level and ongoing state oversight, the dam remains a safe and popular destination for recreational purposes in Powell Valley, Kentucky.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around David Hawkins Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Clay City | 43 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 11 Near College Hill | 428 cfs | → |
| Slate Creek At Highway 713 Nr Mt. Sterling | 34 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 12 Near Irvine | · | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 10 Near Winchester | 462 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 14 At Heidelberg | 357 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near David Hawkins Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- 7th Avenue Clay City
- East Lake Avenue Clay City
- College Hill Road Madison County
- Main Street Irvine
- Natural Bridge Road Powell County
- Boat Ramp Road Wolfe County
Campgrounds
- Callies
- Fort Boonesborough State Park
- Natural Bridge State Park
- Tunnel Ridge Road
- Koomer Ridge Campground
- Koomer Ridge Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Boat Launch
Paddle runs
Track David Hawkins Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About David Hawkins Lake Dam
Where does the data for David Hawkins Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of David Hawkins Lake Dam.