J C Evans Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
J C Evans Dam in Monroe, Mississippi, is a private-owned earth dam that was completed in 2004 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Sitting on the UNT of Cedar Creek, the dam stands at a height of 29.6 feet with a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 32 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 148 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9.6 acres, serving as a picturesque spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, J C Evans Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental regulations. The dam is classified as having low hazard potential and its condition is currently not rated. Although it poses a moderate risk level, measures for risk management are not specified in the available data. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 218 cubic feet per second, making it a vital component in managing water resources in the area.
Overall, J C Evans Dam offers both recreational opportunities and essential water resource management functions in Monroe, Mississippi. With its unique design by Jim Crouch of the NRCS, the dam provides a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy nature while serving as a vital infrastructure for regulating water flow in the region. Its moderate risk level calls for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this important water structure.
Year Completed |
2004 |
Dam Length |
490 |
Dam Height |
29.6 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.12 |
Nid Storage |
148 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Buttahatchee River Nr Aberdeen
|
632cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
121cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
355cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
525cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
2610cfs |
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.
J C Evans Dam