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 4376–4400 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childress Lake Dam San Saba County | 15 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cherry Lake Dam Ellis County | 18 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cherryhomes Lake Dam Jack County | 18 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cheney Dam Leon County | 14 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Charrosa Lake Dam Zavala County | 20 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Charles Wheeler Lake Dam McMullen County | 21 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Charles Taylor Dam Comanche County | 20 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Charles E Ham Lake Dam Anderson County | 21 | 1953 | Low | Not Rated |
| Charamusca Lake No 7 Dam La Salle County | 12 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Charamusca Lake No 4 Dam La Salle County | 12 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Charamusca Dam 1 Duval County | 13 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chapman Ranch Lake Dam Nueces County | 20 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chapman Dam Grayson County | 25 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chaparrosa Lake Dam Zavala County | 26 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chandler Dam Concho County | 16 | 1954 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chandler Dam Wilson County | 14 | 1982 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chambers Lake Dam Montgomery County | 14 | 1953 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 99 Dam Ellis County | 31 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 95 Dam Ellis County | 29 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 94 Dam Ellis County | 32 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 93 Dam Ellis County | 30 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 92 Dam Ellis County | 28 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 89 Dam Ellis County | 27 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 86 Dam Ellis County | 48 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 85b Dam Ellis County | 68 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.