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 3201–3225 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Lake Dam Dallas County | 33 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mathisen Lake Dam Gillespie County | 31 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Matthews Gss Ellis County | 26 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Matthews Lake Dam Donley County | 28 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Matula Lake Dam McMullen County | 13 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ma Wade Dam Gonzales County | 11 | 1914 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mawis Lake Dam Austin County | 11 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Max Ayers Gss Fannin County | 27 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| May Dam Grayson County | 24 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mayfield Dam Briscoe County | 40 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Maynord Lake Dam Eastland County | 19 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mayo Lake Dam Clay County | 18 | 1957 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mays Lake Dam Cass County | 22 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcbee Dam Runnels County | 13 | 1984 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mcbride Lake Levee Jefferson County | 7 | 1947 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccaleb Pond Dam No 1 Deaf Smith County | 25 | 1983 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccaleb Pond Dam No 2 Oldham County | 25 | 1984 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccallum Lake Dam Denton County | 18 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccann-Carter Dam Rusk County | 25 | 2007 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccann Lake Dam Somervell County | 25 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccasland Irrigation Lake Dam Mills County | 27 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccasland Lake Dam Hamilton County | 22 | 1976 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccasland Lake No 1 Dam Mills County | 21 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccasland Lake No 2 Dam Mills County | 23 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mccasland Lake No 3 Dam Mills County | 25 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.