Located on the East Fork of the Lavon Water Supply System in Collin County, Texas, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3e Dam stands as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction in the area.
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Built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam is designed to provide protection against potential flooding along the TR-Wilson Creek. With a height of 33 feet and a length of 1150 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 316 acre-feet and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and recreation.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3e Dam is in satisfactory condition and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness. The dam features a spillway type of uncontrolled with a width of 53 feet and outlet gates consisting of a slide gate and two uncontrolled gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not experienced any hazard potential and has not required an emergency action plan to be prepared.
Overall, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3e Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood management in Collin County, playing a key role in protecting the surrounding communities from potential water-related risks. With its strategic location and design, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Years Modified |
2005 - Other |
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1150 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WILSON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
0.49 |
Nid Storage |
316 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |