East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 47 Dam
Key Takeaway
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 47 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 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 | 49 ft (taller than 93% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,972 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01141 |
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
COLLIN COUNTY;COLLIN COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 47 Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 47 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 47 Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 47 Dam is owned by 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 47 Dam built?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 47 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 47 Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 47 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 47 Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 47 Dam has a dam height of 49 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 47 Dam last inspected?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 47 Dam was last inspected on November 4, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.