East Fork Above Lavon Ws Scs Site 36 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 36 Dam, located in Grayson, Texas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1964.


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Summary

With a dam height of 32 feet and a length of 1050 feet, this earth dam on the TR-SQUIRREL CREEK serves as a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure. The dam has a storage capacity of 257 acre-feet and plays a significant role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the area.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 36 Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Although it currently holds a high risk assessment rating, the condition assessment of the dam is not yet rated. Despite not having a spillway, the dam's design and purpose focus on flood risk reduction, highlighting its importance in protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 36 Dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to manage water resources effectively and mitigate the impact of extreme weather events in the region. As a key piece of infrastructure in the Tulsa District, this dam plays a critical role in safeguarding the area against flooding, showcasing the intersection of engineering, environmental conservation, and disaster risk management in ensuring water security for local communities.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

1050

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

TR-SQUIRREL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

32

Drainage Area

0.43

Nid Storage

257

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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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.