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 5151–5175 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Lake Dam Lamar County | 16 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wilson Lake Dam Smith County | 18 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wilson Lake Dam San Saba County | 33 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wilson Lake Dam Henderson County | 31 | 1934 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wilson Lake Dam Palo Pinto County | 35 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wilson Lake Dam Polk County | 20 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Windham Lake Dam Shelby County | 18 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Windham Lake Dam Callahan County | 20 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wind Lake Farm Dam Grimes County | 11 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Windrum Gss Washington County | 25 | 1981 | Low | Not Rated |
| Winkenwerder Lake Dam Gonzales County | 18 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Winn Exploration Dam No 2 Maverick County | 24 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Winn Gss Montague County | 30 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Winn Lake No 1 Dam Maverick County | 9 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Winship Lake No 1 Dam Maverick County | 18 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Winship Lake No 2 Dam Maverick County | 20 | 1904 | Low | Not Rated |
| Winship Lake No 3 Dam Maverick County | 25 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Winterrowd Lake Dam Williamson County | 23 | 1956 | Low | Not Rated |
| Win-Tex Cattle Feeders Dam Runnels County | 14 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wirt Lake Dam Houston County | 18 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wise Tank Dam Webb County | 9 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wittliff Bland Gss Williamson County | 24 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wolfe Dam 1 Hill County | 30 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wolfe Dam 2 Hill County | 29 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam Comanche County | 64 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.