York Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam, located in Guadalupe, Texas, is a significant earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1964 for flood risk reduction along the TR-York Creek.
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With a height of 28 feet and a length of 1046 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 756 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with additional functions including debris control. The dam is state-regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures in place.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite its moderate hazard potential, the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, with the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) last revised in January 2015. The risk assessment for the dam is categorized as moderate (3), indicating a level of risk that requires ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. Overall, York Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local area from flooding and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities in the event of emergencies.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1046 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-YORK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
29 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
1.14 |
Nid Storage |
756 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |