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 1901–1925 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Acres Dam Wood County | 34 | 1972 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Red Lake No 3 Dam Freestone County | 12 | 1964 | High | Poor |
| Red Lake Dam Jones County | 15 | 1920 | Low | Not Rated |
| Red Lake Dam Freestone County | 19 | 1928 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Red Hill Tank Dam Taylor County | 25 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Red Hills Sabine County | 30 | 1945 | Low | Not Rated |
| Red Gate Tank Dam McMullen County | 34 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Redfearn Gss Titus County | 20 | 1985 | Low | Not Rated |
| Red Draw Dam Howard County | 72 | 1985 | High | Not Rated |
| Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam Roberts County | 62 | 1993 | Low | Not Rated |
| Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam Roberts County | 59 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
| Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam Roberts County | 100 | 1993 | High | Satisfactory |
| Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam Roberts County | 43 | 1992 | High | Fair |
| Red Bud Lake Dam Harris County | 8 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Red Bluff Dam Reeves County | 106 | 1936 | High | Not Rated |
| Red Berry Estates Dam Bexar County | — | — | High | Not Rated |
| Reclamation Pond 017 Leon County | 33 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| Reclamation Pond 012 Leon County | 16 | 1986 | Low | Not Rated |
| Reclamation Pond 007 Leon County | 20 | 1985 | Low | Not Rated |
| Reagan Lake Dam Uvalde County | 15 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Reagan Dam Uvalde County | 20 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rd Back Dam Gray County | 28 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rc Harris Estate Reservoir Levee Live Oak County | 17 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rc and D Site 7 Dam Hemphill County | 35 | 1985 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rayzor Lake Dam Denton County | 22 | 1968 | High | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.