Jacob’s Well
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Jacob’s Well is a famous natural spring and underwater cave system in Wimberley, Texas, known for its clear water, scenic swimming hole, and popular diving spot.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
artesian spring
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karst spring ⓘ swimming hole ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ underwater cave system ⓘ |
| accessPolicy |
reservation required for swimming during peak season
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swimming periodically closed due to low flow or safety concerns ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| distanceToWimberleyCenter | approximately 5 miles northwest GENERATED ⓘ |
| ecosystemType | riparian habitat ⓘ |
| environmentalConcern |
declining spring flow
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groundwater overpumping in Trinity Aquifer ⓘ |
| feeds | Cypress Creek NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| flowRegime |
spring-fed perennial flow historically
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subject to reduced or intermittent flow during droughts ⓘ |
| geology | limestone karst ⓘ |
| hasAmenity |
designated swimming area
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parking area ⓘ restroom facilities ⓘ trails and overlooks ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
limestone formations
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submerged cave passages ⓘ vertical shaft opening ⓘ |
| hasProtectionStatus | county preserve ⓘ |
| hasRegulation | life jackets recommended or required for some visitors ⓘ |
| hydrologicalRegion | Cypress Creek watershed NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
free-diving
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natural spring ⓘ photography ⓘ recreational swimming ⓘ scenic swimming hole ⓘ underwater cave diving ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Hays County, Texas
NERFINISHED
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Texas Hill Country NERFINISHED ⓘ Wimberley, Texas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| managedBy | Hays County Parks Department NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearbyCity | Wimberley, Texas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Jacob’s Well Natural Area NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recreationActivity |
free-diving
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hiking nearby trails ⓘ snorkeling ⓘ swimming ⓘ |
| riskLevel | hazardous for cave diving ⓘ |
| safetyPolicy | no public access to deep cave diving for general visitors ⓘ |
| supportsSpecies | aquatic plants and fish typical of Texas Hill Country springs ⓘ |
| waterClarity | clear ⓘ |
| waterSource | Trinity Aquifer NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| waterType | spring water ⓘ |
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