East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 38 Dam dam
East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 38 Dam
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 38 Dam, located in Grayson, Texas, was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans 1604 feet, providing a storage capacity of 413 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-WEST WHITES CREEK river or stream and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 62 feet and outlet gates including a slide gate and two uncontrolled gates. In 2010, structural modifications were made to enhance its safety and efficiency. The risk assessment categorizes the hazard potential as moderate, indicating a potential risk level of 3. Overall, East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 38 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events and maintaining water resources for the local community.
With its strategic location and design, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for managing water flow and minimizing flood risks in the region. As a key component of the flood risk reduction system, it highlights the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding water resources and adapting to changing climate conditions. The dam's compliance with state regulations and regular inspections ensure its continued effectiveness in providing protection and storage capacity for the community.
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 38 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 4 cfs | → |
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 21 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Mckinney | 123 cfs | → |
| Timber Ck Nr Collinsville | 9 cfs | → |
| Wilson Ck Dws Of Hwy 75 At Mckinney | 49 cfs | → |
| Little Elm Ck Nr Aubrey | 42 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 38 Dam.
Boat launches
- Grayson County
- Twin Groves Park Road Collin County
- West Audie Murphy Parkway Farmersville
- Lee Boulevard Grayson County
- Denton County
Campgrounds
- Erwin Park - Mckinney
- Constellation Park Campsite #2
- Constellation Park Campsite #3
- Constellation Park Campsite #1
- Constellation Park Campsite #4
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
Track East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 38 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 38 Dam
Where does the data for East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 38 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.
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