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 51–75 of 276
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Cordova Bend Dam Hood County | 84 | 1969 | High | Satisfactory |
| Deport Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam Lamar County | 33 | 1980 | High | Satisfactory |
| Domain Subdivision Pond A Collin County | 18 | 2003 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Dry Comal Ck FRS 11 Comal County | 146 | 2012 | High | Satisfactory |
| Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam Schleicher County | 48 | 1961 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 2 Dam Schleicher County | 48 | 1961 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Dunwoody Lake Dam Montgomery County | 34 | 1964 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Eagle Mountain Dam Tarrant County | 85 | 1932 | High | Satisfactory |
| East Balancing Reservoir Dam Tarrant County | 42 | 1974 | High | Satisfactory |
| East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3a Dam Collin County | 48 | 1958 | High | Satisfactory |
| East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 3b Dam Collin County | 55 | 1958 | High | Satisfactory |
| East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 4 Dam Collin County | 53 | 1959 | High | Satisfactory |
| East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 5a Dam Collin County | 34 | 1958 | High | Satisfactory |
| Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a Bell County | 39 | 2006 | High | Satisfactory |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam Bell County | 48 | 1987 | High | Satisfactory |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam Bell County | 74 | 1984 | High | Satisfactory |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam Bell County | 49 | 1991 | High | Satisfactory |
| Emerald Lake Dam Dallas County | 30 | 1997 | High | Satisfactory |
| Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam Karnes County | 46 | 1954 | High | Satisfactory |
| Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam Karnes County | 44 | 1958 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam Karnes County | 39 | 1973 | High | Satisfactory |
| Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam Karnes County | 32 | 1955 | High | Satisfactory |
| Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam Karnes County | 38 | 1956 | High | Satisfactory |
| Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam Karnes County | 40 | 1956 | High | Satisfactory |
| Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam Karnes County | 44 | 1955 | High | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.