Evans Dam
Evans Dam is an earth dam located in Furnas County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Evans Dam
Evans Dam is a dam in Furnas, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Sharon & Kelly Evans (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near Wilsonville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Furnas |
| Nearest City | Wilsonville |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.14749, -100.16035 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Sharon & Kelly Evans |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08100 |
| Federal ID | NE08100 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |