East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 44 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Collin County, Texas, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 44 Dam stands as a crucial structure dedicated to flood risk reduction along the TR-Hurricane Creek.


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Summary

Constructed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam boasts a height of 42 feet and a length of 1057 feet, providing a storage capacity of 359 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also serves other functions such as fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and recreation.

The dam, regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), is situated within the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a surface area of 9.6 acres and a drainage area of 0.62 square miles, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 44 Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region. Although the dam has not been rated for its condition, it poses a high risk level (2) and is equipped with a single slide (sluice gate) outlet for water release.

With no spillway and a limited maximum discharge capacity, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 44 Dam remains a critical infrastructure for flood control and water management in the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess the dam's performance, its role in safeguarding the community against flooding and ensuring sustainable water use underscores its importance for the region's resilience and environmental sustainability.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

1057

Dam Height

42

River Or Stream

TR-HURRICANE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9.6

Hydraulic Height

42

Drainage Area

0.62

Nid Storage

359

Structural Height

42

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

42
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.