Lavon Dam is located in Collin County, Texas on the East Fork of the Trinity River, about 3 miles east of Wylie and 22 miles northeast of Dallas. It was constructed to create the Lavon Lake and is named after the town of Lavon. Dams are generally named after the closest town near the structure.
Location: Collin County, Texas
Country: United States
Status: In use
Construction began: January, 1948
Opening date: September, 1953
Construction cost: $88,351,248.00
Owner(s): The U.S. government, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District
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