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 951–975 of 1,604
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckelligon Dam El Paso County | 105 | 1982 | High | Not Rated |
| Mcmillan Dam Lubbock County | 76 | 1959 | High | Fair |
| Mc Neil Dam Travis County | 18 | 1960 | High | Fair |
| Mcpherson Ranch Dam Tarrant County | 12 | 2003 | High | Satisfactory |
| Mcrae Dam Montgomery County | 21 | 1960 | High | Fair |
| Meadowlakes 1 Dam Burnet County | 21 | 1967 | High | Fair |
| Meadowlakes 2 Dam Burnet County | 14 | 1967 | High | Fair |
| Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam Tarrant County | 24 | — | High | Fair |
| Meadows Lakes West Lake Dam Tarrant County | 16 | — | High | Fair |
| Mearns Meadow Dam Travis County | 12 | 1994 | High | Fair |
| Medical Center Dam El Paso County | 18 | 1948 | High | Satisfactory |
| Medina Diversion Lake Dam Medina County | 62 | 1913 | High | Not Rated |
| Medina Lake Dam Medina County | 165 | 1913 | High | Not Rated |
| Meeker Lake Dam Parker County | 44 | 1959 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Megargel Lake Dam Archer County | 32 | 1962 | High | Fair |
| Memphis Avenue Dam El Paso County | 27 | 1934 | High | Fair |
| Mercedes District Settling Basin Dam Hidalgo County | 10 | 1907 | High | Not Rated |
| Meridian State Park Lake Dam Bosque County | 41 | 1934 | High | Poor |
| Mesa Dam El Paso County | 58 | 1982 | High | Not Rated |
| Mexia Dam Callahan County | 52 | 1950 | High | Poor |
| Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam Ellis County | 45 | 2014 | High | Satisfactory |
| Midtown Park Lake Dam Brazos County | 10 | 1920 | High | Fair |
| Mill Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam Van Zandt County | 42 | 1976 | High | Not Rated |
| Millers Creek Dam Baylor County | 75 | 1974 | High | Satisfactory |
| Millsap Lake Dam Parker County | 22 | 1953 | High | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.