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 101–125 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Citadel Dam Potter County | 20 | 1986 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Amarillo Terminal Dam Potter County | 25 | 1964 | High | Satisfactory |
| Ament Lake Dam Brewster County | 59 | 1911 | High | Fair |
| American Diversion Dam El Paso County | 20 | 1938 | Low | Satisfactory |
| American Legion Club Lake Dam Smith County | 21 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Americas Basin Dam El Paso County | 31 | 1991 | High | Not Rated |
| Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam El Paso County | 30 | 1991 | Low | Not Rated |
| Amis Dam Smith County | 26 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Amistad Dam Val Verde County | 287 | 1969 | High | Poor |
| Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee Brazoria County | 16 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Amon G Carter Dam Montague County | 80 | 1956 | High | Not Rated |
| Amsden Lake Dam Wood County | 16 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Anacacho Lake Dam Kinney County | 29 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| Anchor Lake Dam Coryell County | 23 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Anderson Gss Montague County | 32 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Anderson Home Tank Dam Borden County | 40 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Anderson Lake Dam Bowie County | 18 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Anderson Lake Dam Collin County | 22 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Anderson & Mclendon Gss Camp County | 22 | 1981 | Low | Not Rated |
| Anderson-Raines Dam Milam County | 20 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| Anderson Tobacco Tank Dam Borden County | 20 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Andrew Lake Dam Henderson County | 28 | — | High | Poor |
| Andrews Lake Dam San Jacinto County | 20 | 1957 | Low | Not Rated |
| Anglers Cove Dam Erath County | 50 | 2002 | Low | Not Rated |
| Angleton Fishing & Hunting Club Levee Brazoria County | 8 | 1951 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.