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Jacob's Well and Hamilton Pool swimming holes are closed. Here's why. Hamilton Pool could likely open back up by Thursday. But Jacob's Well is expected to be closed for an indefinite amount of time.
Jacob’s Well Natural Area closed to the public Friday after heavy rain on Thursday caused minor flooding. The artesian spring has been closed to the public for swimming due to low water levels ...
WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) – Jacob’s Well Natural Area closed to the public Thursday after minor flooding. The popular swimming hole has already been closed for the past three summers due to low ...
Jacob's Well stopped flowing for the 4th time in recorded history. Officials blame ongoing drought. By Shepard Price , Reporter Updated July 29, 2022 12:12 a.m.
The photos on the left and center show Jacob's Well before and during the drought. The photos were taken by the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District. The photo on the right shows ...
The water level at Jacob’s Well is at its highest level in months, but swimming isn’t likely to resume anytime soon. San Antonio Express-News Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to main content ...
Jacob's Well in Wimberley has announced that the popular Central Texas swimming spot will remain closed to swimming for the 'foreseeable future.' The swim spot has been closed since June 2022.
Jacob's Well during the peak of the drought (Hays County Parks Department) “It’s been since about June of 2022,” said Sturdivant, when asked when the last time they allowed swimming.
On May 2, Jacob's Well was at zero cupic feet per second. Advertisement. Article continues below this ad. The iconic swim spot was closed on June 29, 2022, due to "high levels of bacteria, ...