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 176–200 of 276
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecan Square Pond A4b Dam Denton County | 27 | — | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Pflugerville Dam Travis County | 47 | 2005 | High | Satisfactory |
| Plum Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam Hays County | 41 | 1975 | High | Satisfactory |
| Pollard Creek WS SCS Site 1a Dam Palo Pinto County | 49 | 1984 | High | Satisfactory |
| Pollard Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam Palo Pinto County | 41 | 1983 | High | Satisfactory |
| Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam Roberts County | 100 | 1993 | High | Satisfactory |
| Rockwall-Forney Dam Kaufman County | 68 | 1969 | High | Satisfactory |
| Running Water Draw WS SCS Site 2 Dam Parmer County | 23 | 1974 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Running Water Draw WS SCS Site 3 Dam Parmer County | 55 | 1979 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam Bexar County | 80 | 1980 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam Bexar County | 98 | 1974 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam Bexar County | 69 | 1976 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 13b Dam Bexar County | 49 | 1976 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam Bexar County | 83 | 1975 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam Bexar County | 57 | 1971 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam Bexar County | 58 | 1972 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam Bexar County | 58 | 1976 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam Bexar County | 52 | 1987 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8a Dam Wise County | 42 | 1972 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 10 Dam Terrell County | 56 | 1980 | High | Satisfactory |
| Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 11 Dam Terrell County | 70 | 1986 | High | Satisfactory |
| Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 1 Dam Brewster County | 68 | 1986 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 3 Dam Pecos County | 53 | 1985 | High | Satisfactory |
| Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 4 Dam Terrell County | 75 | 1986 | High | Satisfactory |
| Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 5 Dam Terrell County | 65 | 1986 | High | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.