East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 8f Dam
Key Takeaway
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 8f Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 82.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,512 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 766 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01150 |
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 8f Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 8f 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 8f Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 8f 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 8f Dam built?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 8f Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 8f Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 8f 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 8f Dam?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 8f Dam has a dam height of 38 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 8f Dam last inspected?
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 8f Dam was last inspected on May 3, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.