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 6151–6175 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site C Lake Dam Henderson County | 25 | 1949 | Low | Not Rated |
| Site Iv 1 Gss Foard County | 29 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Skaggs Dam Comanche County | 45 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Skalicky Dam Houston County | 17 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Skelly Lake Dam Harrison County | 20 | 1930 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Skelton Lake Dam Cass County | 20 | 1924 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ski Lakes Dam No 1 Comal County | 12 | 2003 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Ski Lakes Dam No 3 Comal County | 12 | 2003 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Skipper Lake Dam Gregg County | 22 | 1965 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Skye Ranch Dam A Montgomery County | 21 | 2004 | High | Fair |
| Sky Lake Dam Smith County | 34 | 1975 | High | Fair |
| Slator Ranch Dam 3 Llano County | 28 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Slaughter Lake 1 Dam Henderson County | 21 | 1949 | Low | Not Rated |
| Slaughter Lake Dam Madison County | 15 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Slayden Lake No 1 Dam Shelby County | 18 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Slayden Lake No2 Dam Shelby County | 23 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam Polk County | 43 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Slocum Ranch Tank Parker County | 25 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sloman Dam Wood County | 23 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sludge Fill Pond Levee No 1 Harris County | 19 | 1976 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sludge Pond Levee No 1 Harris County | 12 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Slyder Lake Dam Dimmit County | 13 | 1940 | Low | Not Rated |
| Smelley Lake Dam Hood County | 30 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Smith Club Dam Bowie County | 16 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Smith Dam Gray County | 29 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.