Evans Lake Ms00778 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04740 Lake Dam Cockrell Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Evans Lake Ms00778 Dam, located in Cooksville, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1955.
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Summary
The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, specifically on TR- Macedonia Creek, with a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 15 feet, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure safety and compliance. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam is designed to handle normal operating conditions. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam poses a moderate risk, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to prevent any potential issues and ensure the safety of the surrounding area.
Evans Lake Ms00778 Dam serves as a crucial water resource for the community, providing recreational opportunities and supporting the local ecosystem. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the dam are essential to safeguarding its integrity and functionality for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR- MACEDONIA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Noxubee River At Macon
|
146cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
|
188cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville
|
7340cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al
|
3040cfs |
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
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.
Evans Lake Ms00778 Dam