East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3e Dam
Key Takeaway
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3e Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 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 | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 316 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,888 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01110 |
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
CITY OF MCKINNEY;COLLIN COUNTY;COLLIN COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3e Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3e 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 3e Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3e Dam is owned by CITY OF MCKINNEY;COLLIN COUNTY;COLLIN COUNTY 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 3e Dam built?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3e Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 3e Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3e Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. 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 3e Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3e Dam has a dam height of 33 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 3e Dam last inspected?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3e Dam was last inspected on January 17, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.