York Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam
Key Takeaway
York Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 79.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,679 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 837 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01608 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
COMAL-GUADALUPE SWCD;YORK CREEK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of York Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam?
York Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates York Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam?
York Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam is owned by COMAL-GUADALUPE SWCD;YORK CREEK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was York Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam built?
York Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of York Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam?
York Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is York Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam?
York Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam has a dam height of 36 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.