Hawkins Dam 2 dam
Hawkins Dam 2
Hawkins Dam 2, located in Franklin, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1965, this dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a length of 450 feet, providing a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Hawkins Dam 2 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
Situated on TR-SCHOOL CREEK, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, with a normal storage capacity of 27 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 3,643 cubic feet per second. Although no spillway type is specified, Hawkins Dam 2's design includes stone core types and soil foundations. The dam's location in a rural area underscores its importance in supporting agricultural activities and ensuring water availability for irrigation.
With its strategic location and functional design, Hawkins Dam 2 serves as a key infrastructure asset in the region, contributing to water management efforts and supporting agricultural activities in Franklin, Nebraska. As a privately owned structure, the dam's upkeep and maintenance are essential to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike can appreciate the role of Hawkins Dam 2 in sustaining water availability for irrigation purposes and mitigating potential risks associated with water management in the area.
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 Hawkins Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Guide Rock | 6 cfs | → |
| White Rock C Nr Burr Oak | 1 cfs | → |
| Nf Solomon R At Portis | 17 cfs | → |
| Courtland Canal At Nebraska-Kansas State Line | 53 cfs | → |
| Nf Solomon R At Glade | 5 cfs | → |
| Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hawkins Dam 2.
Boat launches
- Harlan - Cedar Point Ramp
- Harlan - Gremlin Cove
- Hunter Cove - Low Water Ramp
- Patterson Harbor
- Methodist Cove
- Liberty Cove Recreation Area
Campgrounds
- South Park Municipal Campground
- Smith Center Roadside Area
- South Outlet - Harlan County Lake
- North Outlet - Harlan County Lake
- Gremlin Cove - Harlan County Lake
- Patterson Harbor Marina Campground
Fishing spots
Track Hawkins Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Hawkins Dam 2
Where does the data for Hawkins Dam 2 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 Hawkins Dam 2.