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 1976–2000 of 5,237
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Lubby Lake Dam Nueces County | 15 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| G Fowler Gss Fort Bend County | 33 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gialla Lake Dam Maverick County | 24 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gibbs Bros Lake Dam Walker County | 27 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 Dam Walker County | 19 | 1983 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gibbs Lake Dam Burleson County | 21 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gibson Dam Hudspeth County | 20 | 1954 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gibson Dam Comanche County | 28 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gibson Lake Dam Milam County | 18 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Giesensclag Lake Dam Burleson County | 13 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gifford-Hill Dam Bowie County | 13 | 1930 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gifford-Hill Lake Dam Clay County | 19 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gilbert Lake Dam Fannin County | 17 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gilder Dam Comanche County | 29 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gilliam Dam No 1 Comanche County | 13 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gilliam Lake Dam Leon County | 32 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gillis East Lake Dam Val Verde County | 29 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gillis West Lake Dam Val Verde County | 8 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gilman Flowers Dam Hemphill County | 25 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gilmer and Walker Lake Dam Hill County | 15 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gilmore Lake Dam Archer County | 13 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gj Roberts Dam Bosque County | 12 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club Dam Upshur County | 16 | 1940 | Low | Not Rated |
| Glaser Lake No 1 Dam Milam County | 21 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Glaser Lake No 2 Dam Milam County | 21 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.