East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 28 Dam dam
East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 28 Dam
The East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 28 Dam is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Grayson County, Texas. Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 1326 feet, providing storage capacity of 430 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-EAST FORK TRINITY RIVER, this dam plays a key role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 28 Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. It is noteworthy that the dam has a high risk assessment rating, indicating the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to prevent any potential hazards. Despite not having a spillway, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service ensure its reliability in managing water flow and protecting downstream areas.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 28 Dam serves as a fascinating example of infrastructure designed to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events. With its strategic location and functional design, this dam showcases the importance of proactive measures in managing water resources and protecting communities from the dangers of flooding. As efforts to enhance resilience to climate change continue to be a priority, structures like this dam play a crucial role in safeguarding the environment and ensuring the safety of the local population.
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 28 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 4 cfs | → |
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 21 cfs | → |
| Little Elm Ck Nr Aubrey | 42 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Mckinney | 123 cfs | → |
| Wilson Ck Dws Of Hwy 75 At Mckinney | 49 cfs | → |
| Doe Br At Us Hwy 380 Nr Prosper | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 28 Dam.
Boat launches
- Denton County
- Twin Groves Park Road Collin County
- Fairview Circle Denton County
- Highland Park Collin County
- Bratonia Park Road Collin County
- West Audie Murphy Parkway Farmersville
Campgrounds
- Erwin Park - Mckinney
- Constellation Park Campsite #2
- Constellation Park Campsite #3
- Constellation Park Campsite #1
- Constellation Park Campsite #4
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
Track East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 28 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 28 Dam
Where does the data for East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 28 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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