Hawkins Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Hawkins Pond Dam, located in Broome County, New York, is a local government-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a length of 300 feet, with a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Situated on Denton Creek, the dam serves to create a 24-acre surface area for recreational activities for the community in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

Although the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, it is still regulated by the NYS DEC, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite not having a spillway, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 837 cubic feet per second. While the last inspection was conducted in 1997, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for updated assessments and potential risk management measures to address the high risk associated with the structure.

Overall, Hawkins Pond Dam presents an important recreational resource for the local community, but its maintenance and safety require continued oversight and assessment. With a rich history dating back to the 1970s, this dam on Denton Creek serves as a reminder of the vital role of water resource management in supporting both recreational activities and environmental conservation efforts in the region.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

DENTON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Drainage Area

0.87

Nid Storage

180

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

17
       
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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. 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

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, 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.