Evans Lake Dam
Evans Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gaston County, North Carolina, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Evans Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Evans Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nc Department Of Transportation (state). It impounds the Little Long Creek near Dallas.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 55 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/14/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Nearest City | Dallas |
| River/Stream | Little Long Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.32210, -81.16410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 55 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NC Department of Transportation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02608 |
| Federal ID | NC02608 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |