Evans Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Van Buren County, Tennessee, built in 2013. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 150 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Evans Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Evans Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Evans Lakes LLC (private). It impounds the Long Branch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2013, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Van Buren |
| River/Stream | Long Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.73222, -85.30528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Evans Lakes LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN17506 |
| Federal ID | TN17506 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |