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 2476–2500 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Brothers Dam No 1 Callahan County | 30 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jackson Brothers Dam No 2 Coleman County | 30 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jackson Lake Dam Smith County | 16 | 1981 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jackson Sand & Gravel Reservoir 1 Dam Dallas County | 15 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jacksonville Club Lake Dam Cherokee County | 9 | 1888 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jackson Water Farm Pond 2 Dam San Augustine County | 23 | 2011 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jackson Water Farm Pond 3 Dam San Augustine County | 16 | 2011 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jack Spray Lake Dam Motley County | 25 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jack Young Dam Bailey County | 14 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ja Marr Pond 4 Dam Foard County | 30 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| James Donnell Lake No 1 Dam McMullen County | 13 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| James Donnell Lake No 2 Dam McMullen County | 17 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| James Esse Lake Dam Live Oak County | 16 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| James Lake Dam Palo Pinto County | 32 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| James Maguire Dam McLennan County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Jameson Dam Walker County | 21 | 1957 | Low | Not Rated |
| James R Beck Lake Dam Hopkins County | 13 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| James R Phillips Dam Fannin County | 28 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| J A Morris Dam Rusk County | 20 | 1952 | Low | Not Rated |
| J and J Beyers Dairy Dam No 2 Erath County | 24 | 1976 | Low | Not Rated |
| Janes Dam Comanche County | 24 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Janes - Prentice Dam Crosby County | 17 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jan Kay Lake Dam Red River County | 18 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Japhet Lake Dam Harris County | 18 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ja Ranch Gss Briscoe County | 25 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.