York Creek Ws Scs Site 14 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The York Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam, located in Guadalupe, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along the TR-Cottonwood Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches 2000 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 1006 acre-feet. With a fair condition assessment and a moderate risk rating, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 118 feet and is inspected every 5 years by the regulating agency TCEQ.

Managed by the local government, the primary purpose of the York Creek Dam is flood risk reduction, while also serving other purposes such as debris control, fire protection, and recreation. The dam is equipped with a slide and two uncontrolled outlet gates for water release. Despite the dam's age, it continues to play a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, showcasing the importance of well-maintained water resource infrastructure in mitigating climate-related risks.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, construction, and maintenance of dams like York Creek WS SCS Site 14 is crucial in building resilience against the impacts of extreme weather events. By monitoring its condition, implementing risk management measures, and ensuring regulatory compliance, stakeholders can work towards safeguarding both the dam structure and the communities it serves for years to come.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

2000

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

1.9

Nid Storage

1006

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.