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 2801–2825 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messner Lake Dam Upshur County | 15 | 1930 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mesa Dam El Paso County | 58 | 1982 | High | Not Rated |
| Meriwether Dam Brewster County | 20 | 1992 | Low | Not Rated |
| Meridian State Park Lake Dam Bosque County | 41 | 1934 | High | Poor |
| Mercer Lake No 2 Dam Gonzales County | 22 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mercer Lake No 1 Dam Gonzales County | 20 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mercer Dry Reservoir Levee Cameron County | 7 | 1953 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mercedes District Settling Basin Dam Hidalgo County | 10 | 1907 | High | Not Rated |
| Memphis Avenue Dam El Paso County | 27 | 1934 | High | Fair |
| Melody Lake Dam Titus County | 30 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Melcher Lake Dam No 2 Washington County | 20 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Melcher Lake Dam No 1 Washington County | 18 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Melcher Gss Hall County | 26 | 1981 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mehaffy Dam Real County | 18 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Megargel Lake Dam Archer County | 32 | 1962 | High | Fair |
| Mega Pit Dam Webb County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Meek Gss Hemphill County | 30 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Meeker Lake Dam Parker County | 44 | 1959 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Medley Lake Dam Upshur County | 12 | 1960 | Significant | Fair |
| Medio De Llano Tank Dam McMullen County | 17 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Medina Lake Dam Medina County | 165 | 1913 | High | Not Rated |
| Medina Diversion Lake Dam Medina County | 62 | 1913 | High | Not Rated |
| Medical Center Dam El Paso County | 18 | 1948 | High | Satisfactory |
| Medders Lake Dam Archer County | 14 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Meco Ranch Lake Dam Milam County | 18 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.