East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 16 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Collin County, Texas, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 16 Dam serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along the TR-Honey Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1951 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and spans 965 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 953 acre-feet. Despite its important role in mitigating flood risks and providing fire protection, stock, and recreation opportunities, the dam's condition assessment in 2021 revealed a poor rating.

The dam's spillway, with a width of 103 feet, is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates consist of one slide gate and two uncontrolled gates. The dam's inspection frequency is every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in April 2021, indicating a poor condition. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, there are currently no risk management measures or inundation maps prepared for this dam. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, monitoring and maintaining the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 16 Dam will be crucial for ensuring its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction and water management in the region.

Year Completed

1951

Dam Length

965

Dam Height

42

River Or Stream

TR-HONEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

42

Drainage Area

1.38

Nid Storage

953

Structural Height

42

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

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.