Schorsch Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Paul Henshaw Dam Henry Meisch Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Schorsch Dam, located in Christine, Texas, was completed in 1968 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes along the TR-Goose Creek.
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Summary
This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 730 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. The dam, designed with a buttress core type, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 150 feet.
Despite being inspected as of August 2009 and deemed to have a moderate risk level, the hazard potential and condition assessment of Schorsch Dam are currently not available. The dam's emergency action plan status, including contact information updates and guidelines compliance, is also undisclosed. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1610 cubic feet per second and a surface area of 9 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and recreational activities in the area.
Although not under federal regulation, Schorsch Dam remains under state jurisdiction with permitting and inspection requirements. The structure poses a moderate risk level, with no reported hazard potential or condition assessment. As an essential component for irrigation and recreation in Atascosa County, Texas, the dam contributes to the local water resource infrastructure while maintaining a critical balance between water management and public safety.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
730 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GOOSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
114 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Schorsch Dam