Dams in Galveston County, Texas

2Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant

Dam Safety in Galveston County, Texas

Galveston County has 2 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.

The average dam in Galveston County is 77 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Galveston County Water Industrial Reservoir Dam at 14 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Galveston County Water Industrial Reservoir DamHighNot Rated14Water Supply1949
Gcwa Off Channel Term Stop Res LeveeLowNot Rated8