East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 8f Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 8f Dam, located in Collin County, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along the TR-Honey Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1955 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and stretches 1512 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 766 acre-feet. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the TCEQ, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 8f Dam also serves purposes such as fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and recreation. The dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction highlights its importance in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events on the community. With a high hazard potential rating and a risk assessment of 2 on a scale of 1 to 5, the dam requires regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure its structural integrity and overall effectiveness in flood control.

Despite being classified as "not rated" in terms of condition assessment, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 8f Dam remains a critical piece of water resource infrastructure in Collin County. As climate change continues to pose challenges in the form of increased precipitation and extreme weather events, the dam's role in protecting the local community from floods becomes ever more crucial. With proper maintenance, inspection, and risk management measures in place, this dam will continue to serve as a vital asset in ensuring water resource sustainability and climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

1512

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

TR-HONEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19

Hydraulic Height

38

Drainage Area

1.45

Nid Storage

766

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

38
       
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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.