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 3476–3500 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John May Dam No 1 Titus County | 19 | 1945 | High | Poor |
| John May Dam No 2 Titus County | 15 | 1945 | High | Poor |
| John M Brinegar Dam McLennan County | 19 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Johnny Poynor Dam Comanche County | 9 | 1976 | Low | Not Rated |
| John Polk Gss Dam Camp County | 24 | 1985 | Low | Not Rated |
| John Santerre Lake Dam Henderson County | 19 | 1960 | High | Fair |
| Johnson Creek Dam Marion County | 60 | 1961 | High | Satisfactory |
| Johnson Dam Coleman County | 17 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Johnson Dam No 1 Tom Green County | 9 | 1904 | Low | Not Rated |
| Johnson Dam No 2 Tom Green County | 20 | 1931 | Low | Not Rated |
| Johnson Gss Leon County | 25 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Johnson Lake Dam Shackelford County | 18 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Johnson Lake Dam Zavala County | 21 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Johnson Lake Dam Washington County | 24 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Johnson Lake Dam Ellis County | 20 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Johnson Lake Dam Bandera County | 38 | 1961 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Johnson Lake Dam Grimes County | 20 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Johnson Lake Dam Palo Pinto County | 16 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Johnson Pooling Dam Fannin County | 28 | 1986 | High | Not Rated |
| Johnson Ranch Dam No 1 Donley County | 27 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Johnson Ranch Dam No 2 Gray County | 22 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Johnsons Draw WS SCS Site 1 Dam Crockett County | 41 | 1957 | High | Fair |
| Johnsons Draw WS SCS Site 2 Dam Crockett County | 50 | 1958 | High | Fair |
| Johnsons Draw WS SCS Site 3 Dam Crockett County | 37 | 1958 | High | Fair |
| Johnsons Draw WS SCS Site 4 Dam Crockett County | 54 | 1959 | High | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.