East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 18 Dam
Key Takeaway
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 18 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 79.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,814 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,594 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02117 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GRAYSON COUNTY;UPPER ELM RED SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 18 Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 18 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 18 Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 18 Dam is owned by GRAYSON COUNTY;UPPER ELM RED SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 18 Dam built?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 18 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 18 Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 18 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 18 Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 18 Dam has a dam height of 36 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 18 Dam last inspected?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 18 Dam was last inspected on June 27, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.