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 2001–2025 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prison Canyon Dam Kerr County | 40 | 1973 | High | Fair |
| Prior Lake No 2 Dam Panola County | 12 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Prior Lake No 1 Dam Panola County | 14 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Primos Lake Dam Medina County | 21 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Primacy Dam No 2 Henderson County | 14 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Price Lake Dam Parker County | 27 | 1959 | Low | Not Rated |
| Price Lake Dam Montgomery County | 24 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Price Lake Dam Trinity County | 13 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Price Lake Dam Cass County | 18 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Price Gss Montague County | 28 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Price Dam 2 Roberts County | 28 | 1956 | Low | Not Rated |
| Price Dam 1 Gray County | 27 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Prewitt Lake 5 Dam Bell County | 24 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Prewitt Lake 3 Dam Bell County | 18 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Prewitt Lake 2 Dam Bell County | 20 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Prestonwood West Dam Collin County | 25 | 1959 | High | Fair |
| Prestonwood Lake Dam Tarrant County | 18 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Preston Lake Dam Wichita County | 10 | 1957 | Low | Not Rated |
| Prescott Lake Dam Brazos County | 24 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Prescott Lake Dam Grimes County | 20 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Premier Parks Upper Dam 2 Gregg County | 11 | 2009 | Significant | Fair |
| Premier Parks Lower Dam 1 Gregg County | 13 | 2009 | Significant | Fair |
| Pratt Lake Dam Henderson County | 65 | 2003 | High | Not Rated |
| Prairie Creek Dam Smith County | 30 | 1966 | High | Poor |
| Pozo Tank Dam McMullen County | 17 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.