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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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 |