Hawkins Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Belzoni Lagoon Dam Paul Roberts Lake
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hawkins Lake, located in Belzoni, Mississippi, is a privately owned reservoir that was completed in 1978 by the USDA NRCS.
°F
°F
mph
Wind
%
Humidity
Summary
This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a storage capacity of 480 acre-feet. The lake is fed by the Yazoo River and serves a primary purpose of 'Other', with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Hawkins Lake is maintained by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and does not have a designated state agency for inspection, enforcement, or permitting. The spillway, outlets, and gates are uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge rate of 14 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment is not rated, the risk management measures are not specified, indicating potential areas of improvement for the lake's operations and safety protocols. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hawkins Lake offers a glimpse into the management and infrastructure of a private reservoir in Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
7920 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
YAZOO RIVER -OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
480 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Bogue Phalia Nr Leland
|
1110cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower
|
1370cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
6080cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
488cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Hawkins Lake