York Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

York Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Zorn, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1967 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Water Hole Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and stretches 2910 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 2809 acre-feet and a normal storage of 199 acre-feet. With a surface area of 45.4 acres and a drainage area of 5 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), York Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam has a spillway width of 277 feet and can handle a maximum discharge of 18,677 cubic feet per second. The dam features slide and uncontrolled gates for water release, ensuring efficient operation and maintenance. While the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are not rated, a moderate risk level has been identified with appropriate risk management measures in place.

Overall, York Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam serves as a key infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in Comal County, Texas. With its strategic location, design, and operational features, the dam continues to play a crucial role in protecting the surrounding communities and ecosystems from potential water-related hazards and ensuring sustainable water resource management in the region.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

2910

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

WATER HOLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

45.4

Hydraulic Height

31

Drainage Area

5

Nid Storage

2809

Structural Height

31

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

31
       
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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.