Joshua Springs Park Dam No 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Joshua Springs Park Dam No 3 is a local government-owned structure located in Comfort, Texas, along a tributary of Little Joshua Creek.


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Summary

This Earth dam, with a height of 36 feet and a length of 200 feet, serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a capacity of 90 acre-feet of storage. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and one outlet gate, contributing to a surface area of 1.3 acres and a maximum discharge of 800 cubic feet per second.

Despite its significant storage capacity, Joshua Springs Park Dam No 3 has been assessed as unsatisfactory in condition, with the last inspection conducted in April 2017. The dam's hazard potential is listed as "Not Available," and it has a moderate risk rating of 3. While the dam is state-regulated and regularly inspected, there is no data available on the original designer or the year of completion. Overall, this dam provides an essential water resource management function in the area, but its maintenance and condition warrant ongoing attention from authorities and enthusiasts in the water resource and climate sectors.

Dam Length

200

Dam Height

36

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY OF LITTLE JOSHUA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.3

Hydraulic Height

36

Drainage Area

0.36

Nid Storage

90

Structural Height

36

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

36
       
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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.