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 3201–3225 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llano City Lake Dam Llano County | 11 | 1908 | Low | Not Rated |
| Livingston San Jacinto County | 90 | 1969 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Live Oak Tank Dam McMullen County | 12 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Live Oak No 2 Levee Brazoria County | 6 | 1952 | Significant | Fair |
| Live Oak No 1 Levee Brazoria County | 8 | 1952 | Significant | Fair |
| Live Oak No 1 Dam Dimmit County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Lively Lake Dam Clay County | 28 | 1956 | Low | Not Rated |
| Little Sandy Dam Wood County | 8 | 1902 | Low | Not Rated |
| Little Red Lake Dam Freestone County | 19 | 1945 | High | Not Rated |
| Little Lemmon Lake Dam Dallas County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Little Lake Dam Leon County | 25 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Little Lake Dam Eastland County | 29 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Littlefield Dam Montague County | 25 | 1976 | Low | Not Rated |
| Little Elm Laterals WS SCS Site 17 Dam Denton County | 29 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Little Elm & Laterals WS SCS Site 16 Dam Collin County | 27 | 1976 | Low | Not Rated |
| Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 9 Dam Collin County | 24 | 1971 | High | Not Rated |
| Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 8b Dam Collin County | 24 | 1971 | High | Not Rated |
| Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 7 Dam Grayson County | 25 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam Grayson County | 29 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam Grayson County | 24 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 4 Dam Grayson County | 32 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam Grayson County | 26 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 2 Dam Grayson County | 29 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 20 Dam Denton County | 33 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 1 Dam Grayson County | 30 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.