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 3226–3250 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Lake Dam Harris County | 10 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| House Pasture Tank No 1 Dam Webb County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| House Tank Dam Dimmit County | 16 | 1940 | Low | Not Rated |
| House Tank Dam McMullen County | 20 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Houston County Lake Dam Houston County | 63 | 1966 | High | Fair |
| Houston Lake No 1 Dam Bosque County | 29 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Houston Lake No 2 Dam Bosque County | 20 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Houston Lighting and Power Leon County | 15 | 1986 | Low | Not Rated |
| Howard Kruse Dam No 1 Burleson County | 21 | 2003 | Low | Not Rated |
| Howard Kruse Dam No 2 Burleson County | 22 | 2003 | Low | Not Rated |
| Howard Lake Dam Lamar County | 16 | 1951 | Low | Not Rated |
| Howard Lake Dam San Jacinto County | 16 | 1957 | Low | Not Rated |
| Howard Reservoir Dam Grimes County | 15 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Howard Wade Lake Dam Eastland County | 29 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Howell Club Lake Dam Smith County | 25 | 1949 | High | Not Rated |
| Howeth Dam No 2 Henderson County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Howorth Dam Jack County | 17 | 1981 | Low | Not Rated |
| H Richards Lake Dam Jack County | 15 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hrnciar Dam Wheeler County | 15 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hrncirik Lake Dam Archer County | 15 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hr Thompson Dam 2 Wise County | 42 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1 Denton County | 15 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| H T Copeland Dam Swisher County | 10 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hubbard Creek Dam Stephens County | 112 | 1962 | High | Not Rated |
| Hubbard Lake No 1 Dam Webb County | 23 | 1937 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.