Hawkins Lake dam
Hawkins Lake
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. 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.
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 Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Creek Near Savannah | 195 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 706 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River At Bolivar | 2,280 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Bishop | 4,330 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Flat Woods | 460 cfs | → |
| Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hawkins Lake.
Boat launches
- Wharf Road, Savannah
- Branun Cemetery Road, Savannah
- Tennessee River Lane 475, Savannah
- White Oak Wildlife Road, Sardis
- Highway 57 23970-23972, Pocahontas
- Main Street 499, Saltillo
Campgrounds
- Pickwick Dam - Tva
- Pickwick Landing Sp - Trail Camps
- Big Hill Pond State Park Campground
- Big Hill Pond Sp - Grassy Point Shelter
- Chickasaw State Park - Tent
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Hawkins Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Hawkins Lake
Where does the data for Hawkins Lake 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 Lake.