East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 12 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Collin, Texas, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 12 Dam stands as a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1952.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 38 feet and a length of 1435 feet, serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the TR-Honey Creek. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 715 acre-feet and a normal storage of 181 acre-feet, encompassing a surface area of 18.8 acres within its drainage area of 1.44 square miles.

With a spillway width of 153 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 12 Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes periodic inspections to ensure its fair condition. While its hazard potential and risk assessment are not available, the dam's moderate risk level indicates the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures. Overall, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting downstream communities, making it an essential component in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

Year Completed

1952

Dam Length

1435

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

TR-HONEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18.8

Hydraulic Height

38

Drainage Area

1.44

Nid Storage

715

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock

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.