Evans Lake Dam, located in Denton, Texas, is a privately owned recreational dam that was completed in 1964.
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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 |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point
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2cfs |
Clear Ck Nr Sanger
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14cfs |
Hickory Ck At Denton
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13cfs |
Little Elm Ck Nr Aubrey
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8cfs |
Doe Br At Us Hwy 380 Nr Prosper
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76cfs |
Denton Ck Nr Justin
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16cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Isle du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
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Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
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Little Elm Park
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