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 1576–1600 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paluxy River WS SCS Site 9 Dam Erath County | 55 | 1984 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paluxy River WS SCS Site 8 Dam Erath County | 45 | 1984 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paluxy River WS SCS Site 6 Dam Erath County | 53 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paluxy River WS SCS Site 5 Dam Erath County | 67 | 1988 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paluxy River WS SCS Site 4 Dam Erath County | 41 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paluxy River WS SCS Site 3 Dam Erath County | 58 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paluxy River WS SCS Site 1 Dam Erath County | 65 | 1984 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paluxy River WS SCS Site 19 Dam Erath County | 64 | 1981 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paluxy River WS SCS Site 16 Dam Hood County | 53 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paluxy River WS SCS Site 15 Dam Erath County | 61 | 1983 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paluxy River WS SCS Site 14 Dam Erath County | 43 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paluxy River WS SCS Site 12 Dam Erath County | 55 | 1985 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paluky River WS SCS Site 10 Dam Erath County | 42 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palo Blanco Tank Dam Dimmit County | 16 | 1940 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palmer Tank Dam Uvalde County | 13 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palmer Lake Dam Burleson County | 15 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palmer Dam Uvalde County | 13 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palafox Mine Pond Sp-16 Dam Webb County | 24 | 1993 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palafox Mine Pond Sp-14 Dam Webb County | 16 | 1993 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palafox Mine Pond Sp-13 Dam Webb County | 10 | 1993 | Low | Not Rated |
| Palafox Mine Pond Sp-12 Dam Webb County | 17 | 1993 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paisano Ranch Dam McMullen County | 21 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paint Creek Ranch Lake Dam Kimble County | 15 | 1905 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paducah Golf Club Dam Cottle County | 15 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paddock Lake Dam Denton County | 26 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.