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 1551–1575 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabin Dam Kerr County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| S7 Dam Harrison County | 19 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| S6 Dam Harrison County | 32 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| S4 Sediment Pond Dam Harrison County | 23 | 2002 | Low | Not Rated |
| S2 Dam Harrison County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| S1 Dam Harrison County | 37 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ryan Lake Dam McMullen County | 17 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rw Mansfield Dam Oldham County | 18 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| R Windham Dam No 3 Callahan County | 30 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| R Windham Dam No 2 Callahan County | 30 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| R Windham Dam No 1 Callahan County | 26 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rw Dennan Lake Dam Smith County | 19 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rutledge Lake Dam Zavala County | 12 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Russwood Acres Lake Dam Smith County | 19 | 1954 | Low | Not Rated |
| Russell Lake Dam Upshur County | 22 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Russell Lake Dam Somervell County | 26 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Russell Lake 2 Dam Red River County | 26 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Russell Gss Red River County | 23 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Russell Dam 1 Cameron County | 14 | 1931 | Low | Not Rated |
| Russell Dam Grayson County | 28 | 1958 | High | Fair |
| Rusk Ore Mine Dam Cherokee County | 23 | 1953 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rusk No 1 Dam Liberty County | 7 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rusk City Lake Dam Cherokee County | 36 | — | High | Fair |
| Rushing Springs Lake Dam Montgomery County | 31 | 1963 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Rush Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam Comanche County | 54 | 1971 | High | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.