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 451–475 of 558
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit of The West Lake Dam Grayson County | 18 | 1965 | Significant | Fair |
| Spring Lake Dam Smith County | 23 | 1920 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Springs Creek Harrison County | 38 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Star of Hope Mission Lake Dam Waller County | 15 | 1974 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Stewart Lake Dam Montgomery County | 29 | 1958 | Significant | Fair |
| Stone Lakes Dam Tarrant County | 16 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Stoney Creek Dam Dallas County | 11 | — | Significant | Unsatisfactory |
| Sulphur Springs Country Club Dam No 2 Hopkins County | 13 | 1975 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Sunset Lake Dam Walker County | 25 | 1951 | Significant | Fair |
| Sutton Lake Dam Tyler County | 16 | 1915 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Swan Lake Dam Wood County | 30 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Talley Lake Dam Liberty County | 18 | 1950 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Tamu Detention Dam No 8 Brazos County | 8 | 2002 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Teague City Lake Dam Freestone County | 29 | 1953 | Significant | Poor |
| Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam McLennan County | 43 | 1970 | Significant | Fair |
| Terrell Country Club Lake Dam Kaufman County | 16 | 1905 | Significant | Fair |
| Terry Lake Dam Brazos County | 18 | 2004 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Tex Iron Dam 1 Henderson County | 36 | 1977 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Thome Valley Dam Travis County | 7 | 2001 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Thompson Estate Lake Dam Moore County | 45 | 1953 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Thompson Lake Dam Bandera County | 25 | 1964 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Three Mile and Sulfur Draw WS SCS Site 1 Dam Culberson County | 88 | 1985 | Significant | Fair |
| Thurber Lake No 2 Dam Erath County | 24 | 1959 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Timber Lake Dam Smith County | 31 | 1947 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Timber Lake Dam Liberty County | 12 | 1974 | Significant | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.