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 3901–3925 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 15 1 Wise County | 29 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 14-161 Wise County | 28 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 1 3 Montague County | 20 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 11 8 Montague County | 31 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 11-7 Montague County | 35 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 11 5 Montague County | 55 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 11 4 Montague County | 40 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 11 2 Montague County | 39 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 10 4 Montague County | 17 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 10-3 Montague County | 21 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS Land Stabilization Treatment Area Site No 15-3 Wise County | 30 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dennison Lake Dam Harris County | 8 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dennie Shelton Lake Dam Mills County | 30 | 1975 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denney Lake Dam Lamar County | 18 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Delta Country Club Dam Delta County | 20 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Delbert Walker Dam Houston County | 42 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Delaro Gss Fort Bend County | 23 | 1975 | Low | Not Rated |
| De Kalb Lake Dam Bowie County | 26 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Deer Pasture Dam Morris County | 19 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Deer Lake Dam Montgomery County | 20 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Deep Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam McCulloch County | 43 | 1952 | Low | Not Rated |
| Deep Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam McCulloch County | 30 | 1953 | Low | Not Rated |
| Deep Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam McCulloch County | 26 | 1953 | Low | Not Rated |
| Deep Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam McCulloch County | 43 | 1952 | Low | Not Rated |
| Deep Creek Site 4 Decom Dam McCulloch County | 41 | 1953 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.