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 276–300 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barber Reservoir Dam Mitchell County | 51 | 1968 | High | Fair |
| Barbour Kitchell Lake Dam Wichita County | 24 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Bar Chase Lake Dam Gregg County | 26 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Barclay Lake Dam Tyler County | 17 | 1932 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Bardwell Dam Ellis County | 82 | 1965 | High | Not Available |
| Barfield Lake Dam San Saba County | 24 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barfield Lake Dam Houston County | 18 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barker Dam Harris County | 37 | 1945 | High | Not Available |
| Barlow Lake Dam Van Zandt County | 26 | 1982 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barnard Lake Dam Red River County | 12 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barnes Dam Harrison County | 22 | 1959 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barnes Lake Dam Lavaca County | 24 | 1962 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Barnett Lake Dam Mills County | 37 | 1975 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barney M Davis Cooling Reservoir Nueces County | 20 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barnhart Lake Dam DeWitt County | 16 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barn Lake Dam Smith County | 21 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barnum Lake Dam Polk County | 14 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barrett Pond Dam Van Zandt County | 20 | 1996 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barron Lake Dam Hays County | 25 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barrow Grace Lake Dam Jack County | 17 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barry Dam Llano County | 24 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Bar S Ranch Lake Dam King County | 42 | 1921 | Low | Not Rated |
| Bar S Ranch Upper Lake Dam King County | 25 | 1921 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barth Lake Dam Caldwell County | 19 | 1973 | High | Fair |
| Bartholomew Park Dam Travis County | 21 | 1997 | High | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.