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 3651–3675 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Elm Trib Dam 1 Medina County | 20 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Easam Mill Seat Lake Dam Walker County | 25 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Earnest L Johnson Dam Nacogdoches County | 12 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Earl Waddell Dam Palo Pinto County | 27 | 1976 | Low | Not Rated |
| Earl Smith Dam 2 Gray County | 25 | 1976 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ea Patterson Gss Parker County | 26 | 1976 | Low | Not Rated |
| Eames Lake Dam Leon County | 27 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Eagle Ranch Lake No2 Dam Real County | 9 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Eagle Creek Ranch Dam No 2 Wilson County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Eagle Creek Ranch Dam No 1 Wilson County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Eagle Canyon Lake Dam McLennan County | 28 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dyer Lake Dam San Saba County | 19 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dye Lake Dam Goliad County | 18 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dw Smart Lake Dam Van Zandt County | 20 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Duval County Ranch Lloyd Tank Dam Duval County | 15 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Duval County Ranch Lake No 2 Dam Duval County | 10 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Duval County Ranch Lake No 1 Dam Duval County | 10 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Duval County Ranch Crump Tank Dam Duval County | 9 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Duval County Ranch Conchola Tank Dam Duval County | 12 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Duval County Ranch Colorado Tank Dam Duval County | 9 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam Duval County | 12 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Duval County Ranch Cochina Tank Dam Duval County | 8 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dutton Dam Comanche County | 20 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dusek Dam No 1 Milam County | 25 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Duren Lake No 1 Dam Mills County | 34 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.