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 151–175 of 558
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Creek WS SCS Site 86 Dam Hill County | 27 | 1974 | Significant | Fair |
| Richland Creek WS SCS Site 83 Dam Hill County | 29 | 1974 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Richland Creek WS SCS Site 82 Dam Hill County | 32 | 1974 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Richland Creek WS SCS Site 72 Dam Hill County | 17 | 1975 | Significant | Fair |
| Richland Creek WS SCS Site 71a Dam Hill County | 25 | 1979 | Significant | Fair |
| Richland Creek WS SCS Site 70 Dam Hill County | 33 | 1981 | Significant | Fair |
| Richland Creek WS SCS Site 68 Dam Hill County | 37 | 1975 | Significant | Fair |
| Rice Lake Dam Navarro County | 20 | 1960 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Rhines Reservoir Dam Van Zandt County | 22 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Retreat Boulevard Dam Johnson County | 28 | 2002 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Redland Acres Dam Wood County | 34 | 1972 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Red Lake Dam Freestone County | 19 | 1928 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Raymond Blair Dam Parker County | 27 | 1986 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Ray Lake Dam Angelina County | 20 | 1958 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Raleigh Farms Reservoir Levee Brazoria County | 9 | 1955 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Rainbow Lake Dam Kerr County | 24 | 1965 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Q4 Dam Harrison County | 33 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Purola Lake Dam Hays County | 37 | 1967 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Prouty Lake Dam Smith County | 25 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Primacy Dam No 2 Henderson County | 14 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Premier Parks Upper Dam 2 Gregg County | 11 | 2009 | Significant | Fair |
| Premier Parks Lower Dam 1 Gregg County | 13 | 2009 | Significant | Fair |
| Powers Lake Dam Van Zandt County | 24 | 1966 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Powell Lake Dam Howard County | 35 | 1939 | Significant | Poor |
| Pond G-11 Titus County | 17 | 1998 | Significant | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.