Boerne Public Park Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Boerne Public Park Dam is a gravity dam located in Boerne, Texas, along the picturesque Cibolo Creek.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1900

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

CIBOLO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Hydraulic Height

12

Nid Storage

55

Structural Height

12

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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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.