York Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The York Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam, located in Guadalupe, Texas, was completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Long Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a storage capacity of 2987 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 480 acre-feet. The dam also serves additional purposes such as debris control, fire protection, and recreation, making it a vital infrastructure for the local community.

With a fair condition assessment as of April 2017, the York Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 352 feet and is equipped with two uncontrolled and one valve outlet gates. Despite its moderate hazard potential, the dam has not experienced any significant modifications since its construction, highlighting its reliability in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding area from potential disasters.

As a crucial element in the water resource management of the region, the York Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the community against flooding events and providing various benefits to the ecosystem. With regular inspections and a comprehensive emergency action plan in place, the dam stands as a testament to effective infrastructure design and maintenance in addressing water resource and climate challenges in the area.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

1725

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

LONG CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

72.2

Hydraulic Height

40

Drainage Area

6.6

Nid Storage

2987

Structural Height

40

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

40
       
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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.