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 1426–1450 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Land Lake Dam Clay County | 12 | 1957 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schoenfeld Dam Bandera County | 21 | 1982 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schindler Lake Dam Colorado County | 23 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schindler Lake Dam Burleson County | 22 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| Scherbel Dam Grimes County | 23 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Schenck Lake Dam Waller County | 27 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Scheidt Dam Atascosa County | 11 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sces Reclaimed Water Dam McLennan County | 40 | 2009 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Scarbrough Lake Dam Blanco County | 31 | 1976 | Low | Not Rated |
| Scaling Lake Dam Clay County | 18 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sayles Lake Dam Jones County | 31 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Saus Creek Lake Dam Maverick County | 18 | 1940 | Low | Not Rated |
| Satterwhite Ranch Lake Dam Harrison County | 17 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Saron Lake No 7 Dam Trinity County | 19 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Saron Lake No 6 Dam Trinity County | 17 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Saron Lake No 4 Dam Trinity County | 13 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Saron Lake No 3 Dam Trinity County | 14 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Saron Lake No 2 Dam Trinity County | 16 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Saron Lake No 1 Dam Trinity County | 20 | 1925 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sarles Lake Dam Cooke County | 16 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sara Mcmillan Dam Robertson County | 29 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Santo Tomas Tank Dam Webb County | 14 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Santa Rosa Dam Wilbarger County | 45 | 1929 | High | Not Rated |
| Santa Fe Railroad Dam Coleman County | 18 | 1913 | Low | Not Rated |
| Santa Alina Ranch Lake Dam Madison County | 21 | 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.