York Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam dam
York Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Located in Comal, Texas, the York Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is a key flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1967. This earth dam stands at a height of 81 feet and spans a length of 1157 feet, providing essential protection for the surrounding area along York Creek. With a storage capacity of 4570 acre-feet, the dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, grade stabilization, and water supply for the local community.
Managed by the TCEQ and regulated by the state of Texas, the dam boasts a spillway width of 292 feet and a maximum discharge of 72970 cubic feet per second. The dam's structure, primarily composed of stone core and supported by rock and soil foundations, has been inspected regularly with the last evaluation conducted in January 2016. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the York Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam continues to play a crucial role in safeguarding the area against potential flooding events and ensuring water resource sustainability for the region.
With its strategic location and effective design, the York Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sound water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As climate change continues to impact water availability and flood risks, the dam's critical role in flood risk reduction and water supply highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding community and ecosystem.
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 York Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Rv Abv Comal Rv At New Braunfels | 84 cfs | → |
| San Marcos Rv At San Marcos | 84 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Sattler | 57 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv At New Braunfels | 139 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv (Oc) Nr Landa Lk | 54 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv (Nc) Nr Landa Lk | 81 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near York Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Skyline Boat Ramp
- Pecan Park Drive 442, San Marcos
- Turkey Cove. Canyon Lake.
- Interstate 35 Frontage Road 2396, San Marcos
- Jacob's Creek Park. North Ramp. Canyon Lake.
- Jacob's Creek Park. Canyon Lake.
Campgrounds
- Camp Huaco Springs
- Leisure Resort On The San Marco River
- North Park - Canyon Lake
- Canyon Lake Military - Randolph Afb
- Canyon - Canyon Lake
- Potters Creek - Canyon Lake
Fishing spots
Track York Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About York Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Where does the data for York Creek Ws Scs Site 1 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of York Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam.