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 226–250 of 558
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mingus Lake Dam Palo Pinto County | 30 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mineola Club Lake Dam Wood County | 14 | 1936 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mewbourne Lake Dam Van Zandt County | 20 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Medley Lake Dam Upshur County | 12 | 1960 | Significant | Fair |
| Meadow Wood Lake No 4 Dam Kaufman County | 23 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Meadow Wood Lake No 3 Dam Kaufman County | 16 | 1950 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mclerran Dam Atascosa County | 16 | 1968 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mcdowell Lake Dam Fannin County | 18 | 2000 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mccloud Lake Dam Jack County | 21 | 1964 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mcclennahan Lake No 2 Dam Bandera County | 35 | 1964 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mcclennahan Lake No 1 Dam Bandera County | 27 | 1964 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam Gray County | 45 | 1981 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam Gray County | 43 | 1981 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mcalister Ranch Dam No 4 Hays County | 17 | 1975 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mayfair Regional Storm Water Facility No 1 Dam Comal County | — | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Max Starcke Dam Burnet County | 99 | 1951 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Maxie Wilson Dam Smith County | 20 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mathews Lake Dam Walker County | 20 | 1970 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Marsh Lake Dam Smith County | 20 | 1965 | Significant | Fair |
| Mann Lake Dam Falls County | 16 | 1957 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mangus Lake Dam Starr County | 20 | 1977 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Manges Lake No 1 Dam Maverick County | 14 | 1979 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mallard Lake Club Dam Brazoria County | 7 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Malish Lake Dam Williamson County | 21 | 1968 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mahoney South Lake Dam McLennan County | 24 | 1965 | Significant | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.