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 126–150 of 558
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedimentation Pond No 21 Leon County | 26 | 1988 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Sedimentation Pond No 19 Freestone County | 33 | 1988 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Sedimentation Pond 91-E1-000 Dam Harrison County | 28 | 1992 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Scottsville Lake Dam Harrison County | 19 | 1962 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Sces Reclaimed Water Dam McLennan County | 40 | 2009 | Significant | Not Rated |
| San Marcos State Fish Hatchery Hays County | 21 | 1948 | Significant | Fair |
| San Esteban Lake Dam Presidio County | 68 | 1914 | Significant | Fair |
| Sandpit Dam Parker County | 20 | 1948 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Sandlin Dam Denton County | 10 | 1957 | Significant | Fair |
| San Diego-Rosita Cks WS SCS Site 2 Dam Duval County | 31 | 1961 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 1 Dam Brewster County | 68 | 1986 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam Wise County | 33 | 1975 | Significant | Not Rated |
| S7 Dam Harrison County | 19 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| S6 Dam Harrison County | 32 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Rush Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam Comanche County | 69 | 1980 | Significant | Fair |
| Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam Comanche County | 71 | 1980 | Significant | Fair |
| Running Water Draw WS SCS Site 3 Dam Parmer County | 55 | 1979 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Running Water Draw WS SCS Site 2 Dam Parmer County | 23 | 1974 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Roundtree Lake Dam Newton County | 15 | 1955 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Rosser Trinidad Laterals WS SCS Site 1 Dam Kaufman County | 38 | 1953 | Significant | Fair |
| Rogers Lake Dam Harrison County | 15 | 1900 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Rogers Lake Dam Bell County | 22 | 1962 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Rodgers Lake Dam Wood County | 10 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| River Oaks Ranch Dam Hays County | 25 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Rio Hondo Lake 1 Dam Bandera County | 18 | 1969 | Significant | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.