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 5176–5200 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolff Gss Lee County | 24 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wolf Lake Dam Robertson County | 39 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Woodhollow Dam Kerr County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Woodland Acres Dam San Augustine County | 23 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Woodland Ranch Lake Dam Wood County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Woodlands Golf Course Lake Dam San Jacinto County | 13 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Woodlawn Lake No 1 Dam Grayson County | 18 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Woodson Gss Fannin County | 27 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Woodvale Dam Wood County | 14 | 1916 | Low | Not Rated |
| Woodward Dam No 1 Coryell County | 35 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Woodward Dam No 2 Coryell County | 30 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Woodward Lake Dam Young County | 15 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| World Challenge Lake No 1 Dam Smith County | 34 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| World Challenge Lake No 2 Dam Smith County | 36 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| World Challenge Lake No 3 Dam Smith County | 28 | 1975 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wortham Lake No 2 Dam Freestone County | 20 | 1923 | Low | Not Rated |
| Worth Dam Kendall County | 50 | 1986 | Low | Not Rated |
| Worthington Lake Dam Jack County | 21 | 1937 | Low | Not Rated |
| Worthington Lake No 1 Dam Jack County | 24 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Worthington Lake No 2 Dam Jack County | 14 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Worthington Lake No 3 Dam Jack County | 35 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wpec Gss Cooke County | 20 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wright Brothers Materials Plant Dam Duval County | 22 | 1934 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wright Dam No 1 Webb County | 18 | 1928 | Low | Not Rated |
| Wright Dam No 4 Webb County | 14 | 1911 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.