Hawkins Dam dam
Hawkins Dam
Located in Okanogan, Washington, Hawkins Dam, also known as Wenner Lakes Dam No. 1, was completed in 1940 and serves as a vital resource for irrigation in the area. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 35 feet and has a structural height of 16 feet, with a length of 350 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a normal storage of 35 acre-feet, Hawkins Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources for the surrounding region.
Situated on Tr-Benson Creek in the city of Carlton, Hawkins Dam not only fulfills its primary purpose of irrigation but also caters to recreational activities in the area. The dam covers a surface area of 3.5 acres and has a drainage area of 8.3 square miles. With a maximum discharge capacity of 200 cubic feet per second, the dam ensures efficient water flow management while maintaining a satisfactory condition assessment.
Managed by a private owner, Hawkins Dam is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology and undergoes regular inspections with a hazard potential deemed as high. The dam's emergency action plan is continuously updated to meet safety guidelines, ensuring that the surrounding community is well-prepared in case of any unforeseen events. As a significant feature in the local landscape, Hawkins Dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management practices in Washington state.
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 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Methow River At Twisp | 3,590 cfs | → |
| Twisp River Near Twisp | 801 cfs | → |
| Methow River At Winthrop | 2,870 cfs | → |
| Okanogan River At Malott | 4,980 cfs | → |
| Chewuch River At Winthrop | 914 cfs | → |
| Methow River Near Pateros | 3,980 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hawkins Dam.
Boat launches
- Okanogan County
- Green Lake Road 50-374, Okanogan
- Monse Bridge Road, Brewster
- Conconully Road Conconully
- Sinlahekin Road 100-144, Okanogan
- Dewberry Avenue East 526, Omak
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Private Land Boundary To Okanogan Nf Boundary
- Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary To Okanogan Nf Boundary
- Salmon Creek
- Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary To Private Land Boundary Near Lime Creek In Se1/4 Of Sec 18, T33n, R20e
- Confluence Of South Fork Wolf Creek To Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary
- Pasayten Wilderness Boundary To Okanogan Nf Boundary
Track Hawkins Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hawkins Dam
Where does the data for Hawkins Dam 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 High 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.