York Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

York Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Guadalupe, Texas, was completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This earth dam with a height of 46 feet and a length of 1700 feet helps control water flow along the TR-York Creek, providing essential protection to the local area. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 198 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1459 acre-feet, serving multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, and recreation.

The dam is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and has a fair condition assessment as of June 2014. With uncontrolled and valve outlet gates, the dam has a spillway width of 152 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 3088 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety of the surrounding community in case of any potential hazards. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the critical role York Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam plays in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

1700

Dam Height

46

River Or Stream

TR-YORK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

27.4

Hydraulic Height

46

Drainage Area

2.51

Nid Storage

1459

Structural Height

46

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

46
       
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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.