York Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

York Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam, located in Guadalupe, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along Cottonwood Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1964 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 33 feet and a length of 2250 feet provides storage of 5045 acre-feet during peak flood events. The dam also serves multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and recreation, reflecting its versatile role in water resource management.

The dam's spillway, an uncontrolled type with a width of 378 feet, ensures efficient water discharge during heavy rainfall, with a maximum discharge capacity of 30,232 cubic feet per second. The dam's fair condition assessment in 2014 and moderate risk level signal the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to uphold its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. With the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) overseeing its regulation, inspection, and enforcement, the York Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam exemplifies collaborative efforts in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

2250

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

COTTONWOOD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

126

Hydraulic Height

33

Drainage Area

9.7

Nid Storage

5045

Structural Height

33

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

33
       
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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.