E.r. Evans Pond Dam
E.r. Evans Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hertford County, North Carolina, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About E.r. Evans Pond Dam
The primary purpose of E.r. Evans Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by E. R. Evans And Sons, Inc. (private). It impounds the Potecasi Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/04/1996. That was over 29 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hertford |
| River/Stream | Potecasi Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.39770, -77.00640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | E. R. Evans and Sons, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05299 |
| Federal ID | NC05299 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |