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 2526–2550 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Lake Dam San Patricio County | 16 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| New Horizons Ranch Lake Dam Mills County | 25 | 1981 | Low | Not Rated |
| Newgulf Off-Channel Reservoir Levee Wharton County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Newgulf Lake Levee Wharton County | 18 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| New Frasier Dam Dallas County | 27 | 1965 | Low | Fair |
| New Espada Lake Dam Bexar County | 12 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| New City Lake Dam Titus County | 27 | 1938 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Newcastle Dam Young County | 34 | 1912 | Significant | Not Rated |
| New Canyon Dam Hutchinson County | 51 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| New Boeye Reservoir Levee Hidalgo County | 16 | 2011 | High | Not Rated |
| Nevill Ranch Dam Brewster County | 47 | 2000 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 9 Dam Erath County | 40 | 1967 | High | Fair |
| Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 8 Dam Erath County | 47 | 1967 | High | Fair |
| Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 7 Dam Erath County | 52 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 6 Dam Erath County | 42 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 5 Dam Erath County | 47 | 1967 | High | Fair |
| Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 4 Dam Erath County | 42 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 3 Dam Erath County | 38 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 2 Dam Erath County | 50 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 26 Dam Comanche County | 32 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 25 Dam Erath County | 40 | 1964 | High | Fair |
| Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 24 Dam Comanche County | 45 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 23 Dam Comanche County | 42 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 22 Dam Comanche County | 41 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 21 Dam Comanche County | 45 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.