| Lake Lavon | |
|---|---|
| Aerial view of Lavon Dam and Lake | |
| Location | Collin County, Texas |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | East Fork of the Trinity River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 21,400 acres (87 km2) |
| Max. depth | 38ft |
| Shore length1 | 83 mi (134 km) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Lavon is a reservoir located in North Texas on the East Fork of the Trinity River in Collin County near Wylie. It is off of State Highway 78. Lake Lavon's dominant fish species are the largemouth bass, white bass, blue catfish, and crappie.
Started in 1948 and completed in 1953, the lake was designed for flood control, conservation storage, and recreational use. Its construction assisted in preventing seasonal flooding of rich bottomland in southeastern Collin County and stimulated land development along the shores of the lake.
The lake serves as water source for various north Texas cities.