What Does a Dam Engineer Do? EAPs, Dam Safety, and Texas Requirements

What Does a Dam Engineer Do? EAPs, Dam Safety, and Texas Requirements

Dams and levees are critical infrastructure across Texas. They control flooding, store water for municipal and agricultural use, and support the long-term resilience of communities throughout the state. As of June 2025, TCEQ regulates 7,384 dams in Texas, of which 4,147 are non-exempt. Among those, 1,574 are classified as high-hazard and 295 as significant-hazard, meaning […]