Evans Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Long Branch Camps Gulf
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Evans Lake, located in Van Buren, Tennessee, is a private fish and wildlife pond with a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.
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Summary
The dam, completed in 2013, is an earth dam with a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 14 feet. The lake has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres, serving as a vital habitat for fish and wildlife in the area.
With a drainage area of 0.27 square miles and a spillway type of uncontrolled, Evans Lake provides essential water resources for the surrounding ecosystem. Despite not being regulated by the state and lacking certain safety assessments, the lake remains a focal point for climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water management and wildlife preservation. The risk assessment for Evans Lake suggests a moderate level of risk, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and management to ensure the safety and sustainability of this valuable resource.
Year Completed |
2013 |
Dam Length |
150 |
River Or Stream |
LONG BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.27 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
Area Campgrounds
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Backcountry Camp 1
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Backcountry Camp 2
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Backcountry Camp 3
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Evans Lake