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 4576–4600 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Pine Lake Dam Nacogdoches County | 22 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Carmona Lake Dam Polk County | 18 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Carlton Dam Eastland County | 13 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Carlson Lake Levee Hidalgo County | 10 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Carlson Francis Reservoirs Wharton County | 7 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Carlos Vela Lake Dam Zapata County | 22 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Carlos Lake Dam Grimes County | 25 | 1930 | Low | Not Rated |
| Carl Mcalister Dam Coleman County | 30 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Carl Ernest Dam Atascosa County | 25 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cargill Industries Lake Dam Hansford County | 25 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Carey Lake Dam Stephens County | 20 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Caraway Lake No 2 Dam Lee County | 23 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Caraway Lake No 1 Dam Lee County | 20 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Carade Gss Montague County | 22 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Capitol Cattle Lake No 3 Dam Travis County | 24 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Capitol Aggregates Georgetown Crushing Dam Williamson County | 22 | 1982 | Low | Not Rated |
| Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 6 Lubbock County | 18 | 1976 | Low | Not Rated |
| Canyon Lake Dam Bosque County | 44 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Canvasback Lake Dam Bexar County | 19 | 1911 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cantwell Main Levee Cameron County | 9 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cantwell Auxiliary Levee Cameron County | 7 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cannon Lake Dam Fayette County | 29 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Caney Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam Fannin County | 23 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Caney Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam Fannin County | 35 | 1975 | Low | Not Rated |
| Caney Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam Fannin County | 37 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.