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 1576–1600 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Line Tank Dam Zavala County | 14 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| County Tank Dam Borden County | 25 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Covered Bridge Canyon Dam No 2 Parker County | 13 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Covered Bridge Canyon Dam No 7 Parker County | 17 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Cowan Dam Smith County | 20 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cowan Lake Dam Baylor County | 22 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 1 McLennan County | 29 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 2 Falls County | 34 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 3 Falls County | 26 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 4 Falls County | 34 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 5 Falls County | 38 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 6 Falls County | 26 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 7 Falls County | 26 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8 Falls County | 28 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 10 Dam McLennan County | 31 | 1958 | High | Fair |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11b Dam McLennan County | 33 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11c Dam McLennan County | 26 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11e Dam McLennan County | 27 | 1964 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 12 Dam McLennan County | 42 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 15 Dam Falls County | 43 | 1965 | High | Fair |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 16 Dam Falls County | 37 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 17 Dam McLennan County | 33 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 18 Dam McLennan County | 33 | 1964 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 19 Dam McLennan County | 30 | 1964 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 1 Dam McLennan County | 34 | 1954 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.