A. B. Evans Lake dam
A. B. Evans Lake
A. B. Evans Lake is a private water resource located in Humphreys, Mississippi, just 8 miles away from Belzoni. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam was completed in 1968 and serves multiple purposes, with a primary focus on agricultural and environmental needs. The lake has a capacity of 320 acre-feet and a low hazard potential rating, making it a vital resource for the local community.
With a spillway width of 1 foot and uncontrolled outlet gates, A. B. Evans Lake is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second. The dam structure stands at 8 feet tall and spans over 10,000 feet in length, providing essential water storage for the surrounding area. While the condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the risk assessment categorizes the lake as having a moderate risk level, signaling the need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure its safety and functionality in the face of climate challenges.
Despite not being under state jurisdiction or regulation, A. B. Evans Lake plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region. As part of the Vicksburg District and the broader network of natural resource conservation efforts, this lake stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts needed to safeguard water supplies in the face of changing climates. With its strategic location along the TR- Yazoo River and the endorsement of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, A. B. Evans Lake serves as a valuable asset for both agricultural and environmental sustainability in Mississippi.
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 A. B. Evans Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Abiaca Creek At Cruger | 44 cfs | → |
| Bogue Phalia Nr Leland | 53 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Sunflower | 166 cfs | → |
| Harland Creek Nr Howard | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Tallahatchie River At Money | 722 cfs | → |
| Bayou Macon At Eudora | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near A. B. Evans Lake.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Track A. B. Evans Lake in the Snoflo app
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About A. B. Evans Lake
Where does the data for A. B. Evans 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 A. B. Evans Lake.