East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 48 Dam
Key Takeaway
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 48 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 83.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 986 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 463 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01142 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
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 48 Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 48 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. 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 48 Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 48 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 48 Dam built?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 48 Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 48 Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 48 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 48 Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 48 Dam has a dam height of 39 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 48 Dam last inspected?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 48 Dam was last inspected on May 23, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.