Boerne Public Park Dam dam
Boerne Public Park Dam
Boerne Public Park Dam is a gravity dam located in Boerne, Texas, along the picturesque Cibolo Creek. Completed in 1900, this dam serves as a recreational hub for water resource and climate enthusiasts, offering a serene setting for outdoor activities. The dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans 250 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet.
Managed by the local government, the Boerne Public Park Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for water control. Despite being last inspected in 1978, the dam's risk assessment categorizes it as having a high hazard potential.
With its tranquil surroundings and historical significance, Boerne Public Park Dam remains a popular destination for outdoor recreation and nature appreciation. Whether you're a water enthusiast or a climate advocate, this gravity dam offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and importance of water resources in Texas.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Boerne Public Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cibolo Ck Nr Boerne | 3 cfs | → |
| San Geronimo Ck Nr Helotes | 1 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Wilderness Rd At San Antonio | 0 cfs | → |
| Helotes Ck At Helotes | · | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Comfort | 61 cfs | → |
| Cibolo Ck At Smithson Valley Rd Nr Bulverde | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Boerne Public Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Nichols Landing. Guadalupe River Access
- Pop's Place. Medina Lake.
- Paradise Canyon. Medina River Access.
- Rebecca Creek. Canyon Lake.
- Woodlawn Lake Trail San Antonio
- Cranes Mill Marina. Canyon Lake.
Campgrounds
- Cranes Mill Park - Canyon Lake
- Blanco State Park
- Lackland Afb Military
- Kerrville - Schreiner City Park
- Potters Creek - Canyon Lake
- Canyon - Canyon Lake
Fishing spots
Track Boerne Public Park Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Boerne Public Park Dam
Where does the data for Boerne Public Park Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Boerne Public Park Dam.