East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 53 Dam dam
East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 53 Dam
Located in Collin, Texas, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 53 Dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction measures implemented by the local government. Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam spans 1,263 feet in length and reaches a height of 43 feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding areas along the TR-East Fork Trinity River. With a storage capacity of 622 acre-feet and a surface area of 11.2 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of the community.
Managed by the TCEQ and designated as a state-regulated structure, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 53 Dam is equipped with a slide gate outlet to maintain water levels and control potential overflow. While the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment remain undisclosed, its risk assessment is marked as high. This underscores the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to uphold its structural integrity and safeguard against any potential risks to the local environment and residents. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam also serves additional functions such as fire protection, stock maintenance, and recreational activities.
As a vital component of water resource management in the region, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 53 Dam not only provides essential flood protection but also contributes to the overall sustainability and resilience of the area. With its historical significance and ongoing importance in safeguarding against natural disasters, this dam stands as a symbol of effective infrastructure planning and management in response to climate challenges. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and advocating for the upkeep of such critical structures is essential in ensuring the long-term safety and well-being of communities in Collin, Texas.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 53 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Mckinney | 123 cfs | → |
| Wilson Ck Dws Of Hwy 75 At Mckinney | 49 cfs | → |
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 21 cfs | → |
| Indian Ck At Sh 78 Nr Farmersville | 21 cfs | → |
| Muddy Ck At Creek Crossing Ln Nr Sachse | 15 cfs | → |
| Doe Br At Us Hwy 380 Nr Prosper | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 53 Dam.
Boat launches
- Highland Park Collin County
- Bratonia Park Road Collin County
- Twin Groves Park Road Collin County
- West Audie Murphy Parkway Farmersville
- County Road 551 Collin County
- Brockdale Park Road Wylie
Campgrounds
- Erwin Park - Mckinney
- Constellation Park Campsite #3
- Constellation Park Campsite #2
- Constellation Park Campsite #4
- Constellation Park Campsite #1
- Tent Sites
Fishing spots
Track East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 53 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 53 Dam
Where does the data for East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 53 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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