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 76–100 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Lake No 3 Dam La Salle County | 12 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Alexander Pond Dam Hutchinson County | 21 | 1983 | Low | Not Rated |
| Alkek Lake No 1 Dam Bandera County | 36 | 1960 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Alkek Lake No 2 Dam Bandera County | 27 | 1940 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Allan Meinen Dam Washington County | 24 | 1995 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allan Saxe Pond Tarrant County | 9 | — | High | Fair |
| Allday Dam Houston County | 16 | 1949 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allen Lake Dam Howard County | 25 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allen Lake Dam Upshur County | 16 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allen Lake Dam Henderson County | 16 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allen Lake Dam Runnels County | 18 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allen North Lake Dam Dimmit County | 11 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allen South Lake Dam Dimmit County | 9 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allerkamp Ranch Lake Dam La Salle County | 18 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allison Dam Concho County | 10 | 1918 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allison Lake Dam Tyler County | 15 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allison Lake Dam Navarro County | 13 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allison Ranch Gss Dam No 1 Pecos County | 26 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allison Ranch Gss Dam No 2 Pecos County | 47 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allison South Lake Dam Navarro County | 27 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Altick Lake Dam Fannin County | 25 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Altizer Dam Val Verde County | 25 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Alton Lake Dam Leon County | 32 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Alvarez Lake Dam Starr County | 16 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Amanda Lake Dam Tyler County | 39 | 1959 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.