Hawkins Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Hawkins Dam, located in Caswell, North Carolina, along Lynch Creek, serves as a vital resource for irrigation in the region.


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Summary

This private-owned Earth dam stands at a structural height of 28 feet and a hydraulic height of 23 feet, with a storage capacity of 28 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.5 acres. While it poses a low hazard potential, the dam is in satisfactory condition as of its last inspection in April 2014.

Managed by a private entity, Hawkins Dam has not undergone significant modifications in recent years and is not subject to state regulation or permitting. Despite its relatively modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water for agricultural purposes in the area, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring its structural integrity. With the support of local representatives like Mark Walker (R), the dam continues to operate effectively, contributing to the water resource management efforts in the region.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hawkins Dam represents a small but significant piece of the intricate puzzle of water management infrastructure. Its role in supporting irrigation activities underscores the interconnectedness of water resources and agricultural sustainability. As part of the broader network of dams and reservoirs in North Carolina, Hawkins Dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and opportunities in balancing water supply needs with environmental considerations in a changing climate.

Dam Length

300

River Or Stream

Lynch Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.5

Hydraulic Height

23

Nid Storage

28

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

28
       
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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.