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 1951–1975 of 7,399
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 2c Dam Montague County | 30 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 2d Dam Montague County | 40 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 2e1 Dam Montague County | 39 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 2k Dam Montague County | 36 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 2l Dam Montague County | 40 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam Wise County | 46 | 1972 | High | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 31 Dam Wise County | 34 | 1972 | High | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 3a Dam Montague County | 43 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 3b Dam Montague County | 47 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 3c Dam Montague County | 36 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam Montague County | 35 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 4b Dam Montague County | 44 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 4c Dam Montague County | 54 | 1972 | High | Fair |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam Montague County | 30 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam Montague County | 26 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam Montague County | 31 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 7a Dam Montague County | 34 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 7b Dam Montague County | 52 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 7d Dam Montague County | 47 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 8a Dam Montague County | 31 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 8b Dam Montague County | 33 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 8d Dam Montague County | 27 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 9a Dam Montague County | 37 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 9b Dam Montague County | 43 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Denton Creek WS SCS Site 9c Dam Montague County | 39 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.