Texas Dams
7,399 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
7,399
High Hazard
1,604
21.7%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
257
Average Age
62 yrs
Hazard Classification
High1,604 (21.7%)
Significant558 (7.5%)
Low5,237 (70.8%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory276 (3.7%)
Fair795 (10.7%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory257 (3.5%)
Not Rated6,071 (82.1%)
Federal
118
State
122
Local
2,608
Private
4,512
Tallest Dams
- Amistad Dam287 ft
- Mansfield Dam278 ft
- Sanford Dam228 ft
- Canyon Lake Dam - Dike A224 ft
- Canyon Lake Dam224 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Amistad DamHigh
- Mansfield DamHigh
- Sanford DamHigh
- Canyon Lake Dam - Dike AHigh
- Canyon Lake DamHigh
Poor Condition Dams
- Amistad DamPoor
- Williamson DamUnsatisfactory
- Mitchell County Reservoir DamPoor
- LivingstonUnsatisfactory
- Lake Comanche DamUnsatisfactory
All Dams in Texas
Showing 651–675 of 795
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Dance Ranch Dam Bandera County | 35 | 1978 | High | Fair |
| Shangri La Lake Dam Smith County | 26 | 1966 | High | Fair |
| Shelton Lake Dam Henderson County | 22 | 1934 | High | Fair |
| Sikes Lake Dam Wichita County | 26 | 1956 | High | Fair |
| Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam Grayson County | 43 | 1958 | High | Fair |
| Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 21 Dam Grayson County | 37 | 1960 | High | Fair |
| Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam Grayson County | 24 | 1960 | High | Fair |
| Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 32 Dam Grayson County | 25 | 1959 | High | Fair |
| Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 36 Dam Grayson County | 21 | 1960 | High | Fair |
| Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam Collin County | 50 | 1953 | High | Fair |
| Skye Ranch Dam A Montgomery County | 21 | 2004 | High | Fair |
| Sky Lake Dam Smith County | 34 | 1975 | High | Fair |
| Snyder Terminal Storage Reservoir Scurry County | 28 | 1954 | High | Fair |
| Southeast Laterals WS SCS Site 8a-1 Dam San Saba County | 29 | 1975 | Low | Fair |
| South Metric Dam Travis County | 12 | — | High | Fair |
| South Mopac Dam Travis County | 18 | 1998 | High | Fair |
| Spirit of The West Lake Dam Grayson County | 18 | 1965 | Significant | Fair |
| Springbrook Park Dam Travis County | 13 | 1987 | High | Fair |
| Spring Lake Dam Montgomery County | 23 | 1952 | High | Fair |
| Spring Lake Dam Walker County | 24 | 1965 | High | Fair |
| Star Ranch Lake Dam Henderson County | 14 | 1999 | High | Fair |
| Staway Ranch Lake Dam Henderson County | 32 | 1954 | High | Fair |
| Stewart Lake Dam Montgomery County | 29 | 1958 | Significant | Fair |
| Stonebridge Lake F 4 Dam Collin County | 35 | 1988 | High | Fair |
| Stone Ranch Dam Montgomery County | 24 | — | High | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.