But this year is unlike any other year in recorded history for the artisan spring. Hays County, which operates the Jacob’s Well Natural Area, has had to close Jacob’s Well to visitors for the spring and summer season due to a near-zero outflow of water. That means the spring itself, which fills up the well and the surrounding Cypress Creek, is hardly pumping out any water. While Jacob’s Well is still full, the creek bed around it is nearly empty and the creek itself isn’t flowing.