East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 8h Dam dam
East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 8h Dam
East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 8h Dam is a crucial structure located in Collin, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1956 for flood risk reduction along the TR-HONEY CREEK. With a dam height of 43 feet and a storage capacity of 1328 acre-feet, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation. Despite being classified as high risk, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated as of the last inspection in May 2013.
The primary owner of East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 8h Dam is the local government, with regulatory oversight from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This dam, with its buttress core type and slide outlet gate, plays a vital role in managing water resources and ensuring the safety of the surrounding communities. The dam's location in McKinney, Texas, highlights its significance in protecting the area from potential flooding events and providing essential water storage for various purposes.
As a part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Texas, East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 8h Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local and federal agencies in managing water resources. With its historic completion in 1956 and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a critical component in safeguarding against flooding and supporting the water needs of Collin County. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the intricate design and importance of this structure in sustaining the ecosystem and communities it serves.
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 8h Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Elm Ck Nr Aubrey | 23 cfs | → |
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 2 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Mckinney | 66 cfs | → |
| Wilson Ck Dws Of Hwy 75 At Mckinney | 28 cfs | → |
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 18 cfs | → |
| Doe Br At Us Hwy 380 Nr Prosper | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 8h Dam.
Boat launches
- Denton County
- Highland Park Collin County
- Fairview Circle Denton County
- Blue Sky Drive The Colony
- Twin Groves Park Road Collin County
- Bratonia Park Road Collin County
Campgrounds
- Constellation Park Campsite #2
- Constellation Park Campsite #3
- Constellation Park Campsite #1
- Constellation Park Campsite #4
- Erwin Park - Mckinney
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
Track East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 8h Dam in the Snoflo app
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About East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 8h Dam
Where does the data for East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 8h 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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