Evans Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Evans Lake Dam, located in Denton, Texas, is a privately owned recreational dam that was completed in 1964.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 39 feet with a length of 560 feet, this earth dam on the TR-Clear Creek serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities and water sports. With a storage capacity of 218 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres, the dam provides a picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Evans Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being rated as having a high risk potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. However, with one outlet gate and no spillway, the dam's design features a buttress core type and serves primarily for recreational purposes, making it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.

While the dam's hazard potential and risk assessment are marked as "Not Available" and "High (2)" respectively, the lack of recent inspection data and maintenance records raises concerns about its overall safety and condition. With no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place and limited information on its risk management measures, there is a need for increased monitoring and oversight to ensure the integrity of Evans Lake Dam and protect the surrounding community and environment from potential hazards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this serves as a reminder of the importance of proper dam maintenance and emergency preparedness in safeguarding our water infrastructure.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

560

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

TR-CLEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

39

Nid Storage

218

Structural Height

39

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

39
       
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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. 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

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, 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.