East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 17 Dam, located in Collin, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Honey Creek.
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Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at 47 feet tall and stretches 1253 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1002 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.34 square miles. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also serves fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreational purposes.
Managed by the local government with regulatory oversight from the TCEQ, the East Fork Dam has undergone inspections every five years, with the latest assessment in April 2021 rating its condition as satisfactory. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 152 feet and outlet gates for water control. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not experienced any hazard potential, making it a crucial asset for water resource management and climate resilience in the region. With a long history of service and solid structural integrity, the East Fork Dam remains a key component of the area's water infrastructure.
Years Modified |
2011 - Other |
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1253 |
Dam Height |
47 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HONEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
47 |
Drainage Area |
1.34 |
Nid Storage |
1002 |
Structural Height |
47 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
47 |