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 3376–3400 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Lake Dam Grimes County | 12 | 1975 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moonshine Creek Dam No 1 Henderson County | 25 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moonshine Creek Dam No 2 Henderson County | 21 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moorehouse Brothers Ranch Lake Dam Knox County | 10 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moore Lake Dam Houston County | 30 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moore Lake Dam Leon County | 14 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moore Lake Dam Runnels County | 23 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moore Lake Dam Denton County | 21 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moore Lake Dam Austin County | 8 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moore Lake Dam Fayette County | 10 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moore Lake Dam Kerr County | 18 | 1931 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moore Lake Dam Panola County | 18 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moorhouse Dam Stonewall County | 21 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moorhouse Lake Dam King County | 25 | 1946 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mooring Slough Lake Dam Brazos County | 18 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moose Jaw Lake Dam Montgomery County | 37 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moran City Lake Dam Shackelford County | 22 | 1922 | Low | Not Rated |
| Moranco Blanco Dam Cameron County | 8 | — | Low | Poor |
| Morey Dam Hemphill County | 32 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| Morgan Lake Dam Rains County | 19 | 1948 | Low | Not Rated |
| Morgan Pond No 1 Dam Childress County | 22 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Morgan South Lake Dam Walker County | 15 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Morris Dam Comanche County | 13 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Morris Dam Medina County | 31 | 1956 | Low | Not Rated |
| Morris Gss No 1 Deaf Smith County | 22 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.