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 2876–2900 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell Dam Borden County | 19 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcdonough Lake Dam Callahan County | 12 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcdonald Lake Dam Anderson County | 20 | 1949 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcdaniels Dam Uvalde County | 17 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcdaniel Lake Dam San Saba County | 25 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccullough Lake Levee Brazoria County | 20 | 1963 | High | Fair |
| Mccrary Lake Dam Milam County | 22 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccoy Lake Dam Foard County | 20 | 1975 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccowan Lake Dam Shackelford County | 26 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccormick Lake Dam Washington County | 18 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccormick G 49 Dam Lamar County | 24 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam Lamar County | 26 | 1984 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccormack Reservoir No 4 Levee Brazoria County | 7 | 1940 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccormack Reservoir No 3 Levee Brazoria County | 7 | 1940 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccloud Lake Dam Jack County | 21 | 1964 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Mccloud - Hood Levee Cameron County | 15 | 1929 | Low | 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 Lake Dam Upshur County | 13 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcclellan Dam Gray County | 69 | 1940 | High | Not Rated |
| Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam Gray County | 40 | 1981 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam Gray County | 44 | 1981 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam Gray County | 59 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam Gray County | 61 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam Gray County | 53 | 1984 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.