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 1926–1950 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frye Lake Dam Parmer County | 17 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Fuller Lake Dam Leon County | 29 | 1992 | Low | Not Rated |
| Furrh Lake Dam Panola County | 16 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Furr Lake Dam Archer County | 10 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Furse Dam Smith County | 20 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Furst Ranch Lake Dam Denton County | 33 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gabe Lake Dam Medina County | 23 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gaines Lake Montague County | 30 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Galbraith Lake Dam Hill County | 35 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gallant Lake Dam Bandera County | 24 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Galvan No 1 Pit Dam Webb County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Galvan No 2 Pit Dam Webb County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Galvan No 3 Pit Dam Webb County | 9 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Gamblin Lake Dam Hopkins County | 22 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Garcia Lake Dam Jasper County | 12 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Garden Lake Dam Van Zandt County | 26 | 1947 | Low | Not Rated |
| Garden Valley Dam No 3 Smith County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Gardner Dam A San Saba County | 40 | 1982 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gardner Pond Dam San Saba County | 29 | 1983 | Low | Not Rated |
| Garner Lake Dam Jack County | 18 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Garrett Lake Dam Howard County | 35 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Garwood Lake Dam Burleson County | 20 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Garwood Lake Dam Uvalde County | 17 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gary Cooper Dam Llano County | 22 | 1997 | Low | Not Rated |
| Garza Lake No 2 Dam Zapata County | 24 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.