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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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 |
Guadalupe Rv At Comfort
|
56cfs |
Cibolo Ck Nr Boerne
|
2cfs |
San Geronimo Ck Nr Helotes
|
0cfs |
Medina Rv At Bandera
|
6cfs |
Guadalupe Rv Nr Center Point
|
51cfs |
Helotes Ck At Helotes
|
0cfs |