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 1526–1550 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek Dam No 2 Comanche County | 8 | — | High | Not Rated |
| Salt Bayou Lake Water Brazoria County | 10 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sally Lake Dam Polk County | 19 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam Bexar County | 55 | 1982 | High | Fair |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam Bexar County | 69 | 1973 | High | Fair |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam Bexar County | 52 | 1987 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam Bexar County | 65 | 1982 | High | Fair |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam Bexar County | 58 | 1976 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam Bexar County | 58 | 1972 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam Bexar County | 57 | 1971 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam Bexar County | 83 | 1975 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 13b Dam Bexar County | 49 | 1976 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam Bexar County | 69 | 1976 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam Bexar County | 98 | 1974 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam Bexar County | 80 | 1980 | High | Satisfactory |
| Salado Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam Bexar County | 82 | 1994 | High | Fair |
| Salado Creek WS NRCS Site 15r Dam Bexar County | 53 | 2004 | High | Fair |
| Safari Lake Dam Henderson County | 27 | 1950 | High | Fair |
| Safady Lake Dam Upshur County | 29 | 1947 | High | Not Rated |
| Sadlin Lake Dam Titus County | 25 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sabine River Off Channel Reservoir Dam Rusk County | 44 | 1990 | High | Fair |
| Sabine Mining Pond 91 - D1 - 012 Harrison County | 12 | 1986 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sabine Mining C 8 Dam Harrison County | 29 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sabine Mining 87-B12-006-Dam Harrison County | 29 | 1988 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sabine Mining 87-B12-005-Dam Harrison County | 25 | 1988 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.