Hawkins Lake Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hawkins Lake is a privately owned water resource located in McNairy, Tennessee, with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 2009, this earth dam structure stands at a hydraulic height of 31 feet and a structural height of 35 feet, with a length of 850 feet. The lake has a storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 600 acre-feet and a surface area of 47 acres.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential, Hawkins Lake is subject to moderate risk, with a risk assessment rating of 3. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it undergoes inspection every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in January 2017. The lake's spillway type is uncontrolled, with no outlet gates or associated locks. Overall, Hawkins Lake presents an intriguing blend of water resource management for fire protection and stock purposes, set against the backdrop of Tennessee's picturesque landscape.
Year Completed |
2009 |
Dam Length |
850 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBOWL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
47 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
0.8 |
Nid Storage |
800 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Horse Creek Near Savannah
|
87cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
944cfs |
Bear Creek At Bishop
|
4330cfs |
Buffalo River Near Flat Woods
|
443cfs |
Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill
|
12cfs |
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