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 751–775 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsmans Lake Dam Henderson County | 24 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Spindor Lake Dam Erath County | 33 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Spindletop Weir Saltwater Barrier Jefferson County | 12 | 1954 | Low | Not Rated |
| Spencer Lake Dam Donley County | 47 | 1946 | Low | Not Rated |
| Special Camps Dam Bosque County | 22 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Spearman Lake Dam Brazos County | 15 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Spain Lake Dam Grimes County | 29 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Spade Ranch Hollywood Tank Dam Mitchell County | 15 | 1930 | Low | Not Rated |
| Spade Ranch Crane Hollow Tank Dam Mitchell County | 15 | 1920 | Low | Not Rated |
| Soutter Lake Dam Henderson County | 22 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| South Zulch Reservoir Dam Madison County | 23 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Southwest Laterals WS SCS Site 7 Dam McCulloch County | 22 | 1982 | Low | Not Rated |
| Southwest Laterals WS SCS Site 6a Dam McCulloch County | 50 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| Southwest Laterals WS SCS Site 5b Dam Concho County | 41 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| Southwest Laterals WS SCS Site 5a Dam Concho County | 24 | 1990 | Low | Not Rated |
| Southwest Laterals WS SCS Site 4 Dam Concho County | 32 | 1982 | Low | Not Rated |
| Southwest Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam Concho County | 26 | 1982 | Low | Not Rated |
| Southwest Laterals WS SCS Site 2 Dam Concho County | 28 | 1982 | Low | Not Rated |
| South Twin Lakes Dam Upshur County | 8 | 1920 | Low | Not Rated |
| South Overton Dam Smith County | 15 | 1952 | Low | Not Rated |
| South Nichols Lake Dam Henderson County | 19 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| South Lower Jardin Tank Dam Webb County | 26 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| South Losa Tank Dam Webb County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| South Lakes Park Dam 3 Denton County | 7 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| South Lakes Park Dam 2 Denton County | 8 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.