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 1676–1700 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam Milam County | 31 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek Lake Dam Runnels County | 23 | 1930 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek Tank Dam Haskell County | 20 | 1952 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 34 Dam Milam County | 48 | 2009 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 7 Rev Runnels County | 40 | 1998 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam Bell County | 24 | 1985 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 13r Dam Bell County | 23 | 1991 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam Bell County | 28 | 1985 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam Bell County | 24 | 1992 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam Bell County | 21 | 1992 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 17a Dam Bell County | 22 | 1996 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam Bell County | 23 | 1999 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam Bell County | 23 | 1984 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam Bell County | 30 | 1987 | Low | Fair |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 25 Dam Milam County | 39 | 1984 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam Bell County | 25 | 1982 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 32 Dam Milam County | 37 | 1982 | Low | Fair |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 33 Dam Milam County | 24 | 1981 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 35 Dam Milam County | 38 | 1985 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 36 Dam Milam County | 47 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam Milam County | 42 | 1985 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 38 Dam Milam County | 42 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam Bell County | 42 | 1984 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 43 Dam Milam County | 38 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 6rev Dam Runnels County | 26 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.