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 1001–1025 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek Lake Dam Garza County | 27 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sandspur Club Lake Dam Wheeler County | 28 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sandow Lake Dam 3 Milam County | 8 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 5 Dam Duval County | 29 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 4 Dam Duval County | 37 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 3 Dam Duval County | 36 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| S and H Gss Hill County | 19 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sanders Lake Dam Burleson County | 28 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sanders Lake Dam Harrison County | 12 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sanders Dam Bastrop County | 15 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| San Angelo Overflow Dam Tom Green County | 27 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| San Angelo Fish Hatchery Dam Schleicher County | 12 | 1891 | Low | Not Rated |
| San Ambrosia Tank Dam Webb County | 16 | 1938 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sam Vest Pond No 6 Dam Childress County | 20 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sample Brothers Dam Gonzales County | 18 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sampeck Lake Dam Dallas County | 22 | 1959 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sammis Lake Dam Gonzales County | 20 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Salt Water Barrier and Diversion Dam | 11 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 9 Dam Wise County | 42 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam Wise County | 47 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8b Dam Wise County | 32 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8a Dam Wise County | 42 | 1972 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 7 Dam Wise County | 39 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 4 Dam Wise County | 60 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 2 Dam Wise County | 57 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.