Browse Dams

6,092 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 6,092 dams from the NID database. Each record includes dam name, location, physical dimensions, hazard potential classification, condition assessment, purpose, owner information, and emergency action plan status. Use the filters below to search by state, hazard level, condition, or keyword.

Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Jamie L. Whitten Lock and Dam Mississippi Tishomingo 120 High Not Available 1983 Navigation
Sardis Dam Mississippi Panola 117 High Not Available 1940 Flood Risk Reduction
Enid Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 110 High Not Available 1952 Flood Risk Reduction
Grenada Dam Mississippi Grenada 103 High Not Available 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Okhissa Mississippi Franklin 100 High Not Rated 2005 Recreation
Arkabutla Dam Mississippi DeSoto 92 High Not Available 1943 Flood Risk Reduction
John C. Stennis Lock and Dam Mississippi Lowndes 82 Significant Not Available 1980 Navigation
Okatibbee Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 72 High Not Available 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Natchez State Park Dam Mississippi Adams 70 High Satisfactory 1984 Recreation
Ms07095 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 68 Low — — Recreation
Aberdeen Lock and Dam Mississippi Monroe 66 Significant Not Available 1984 Navigation
Ross Barnett Reservoir Dam Mississippi Rankin 65 High Fair 1962 Water Supply
Ms06258 Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 64 Low — — Recreation
Lake Lamar Bruce Dam Mississippi Lee 63 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 38 Mississippi Holmes 63 Significant Not Available 2004 Other
Lake Calling Panther Dam Mississippi Copiah 61 High Fair 2004 Recreation
Glen Miller Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 60 Low — 2006 Tailings
Kelly Greenwood Lake Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 60 High Poor 2010 Recreation
Lake Elizabeth Dam Mississippi DeSoto 60 Undetermined Satisfactory 2005 Recreation
Big Bay Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 60 High Satisfactory 2010 Recreation
Bonita Number 2 Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 60 High Fair 1992 Water Supply
Ma-3 Water Management Mississippi Choctaw 60 Low — 2021
Calongne Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 58 Low — 2009 Recreation
Fulton Lock and Dam - Ring Dike Mississippi Itawamba 58 Significant Not Available 1983 Navigation
Fulton Lock and Dam Mississippi Itawamba 58 High Not Available 1983 Navigation
Leake Lake #2 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 57 Undetermined — — Recreation
Lake Pushmataha Mississippi Neshoba 56 High Poor 2002 Recreation
Chestnut Hill Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 55 High Fair 2007 Recreation
Long Lake Dam Mississippi Union 55 Low — 1971 Recreation
Lake Mailande Mississippi Lauderdale 55 High Satisfactory 1994 Recreation
Glover Wilkins Lock and Dam Mississippi Monroe 55 Significant Not Available 1983 Navigation
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 35 Mississippi Holmes 54 Significant Not Available 2010 Other
G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery Lock and Dam Mississippi Itawamba 54 Significant Not Available 1984 Navigation
Ms07080 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 54 Low — — Recreation
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 52 Mississippi Holmes 53 Significant Not Available 1998 Other
Ms06706 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 53 Undetermined — — Recreation
Second Creek WS Str No. 6a Dam Mississippi Adams 53 High Poor 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Kemper County Lake Dam Mississippi Kemper 52 High Fair 1981 Recreation
Second Creek WS Str No. 6b Dam Mississippi Adams 52 High Fair 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Flint Creek Reservoir Dam Mississippi Stone 52 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-17 Dam Mississippi Carroll 52 High Unsatisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Katherine Dam Mississippi Holmes 52 Significant Satisfactory 1997 Recreation
Second Creek WS Str No. 7 Dam Mississippi Adams 52 High Poor 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Schamberville Number 2 Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 52 High Fair 1997 Recreation
Lake Heritage Dam Mississippi Lamar 51 Low Satisfactory 2007 Recreation
Trailwood West Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 51 Low Unsatisfactory 2006 Recreation
Lake Linda Dam Mississippi Claiborne 50 Low — — Recreation
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30 Mississippi Holmes 50 Significant Not Available 2001 Other
Perry Sedimentation Structure Mississippi Tate 50 Low — 2005 Other
Indian Creek WS Str Y-9a-14 Dam Mississippi Panola 50 High Unsatisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction

Frequently Asked Questions

Hazard potential is based on the consequences of dam failure, not the condition of the dam. High hazard means loss of human life is probable. Significant means economic and environmental losses are expected but no probable loss of life. Low means minimal losses are expected. The classification considers downstream population, infrastructure, and environmental resources.

Condition ratings reflect the physical state of the dam based on periodic inspections. Satisfactory means no deficiencies found. Fair means minor issues exist but no immediate action needed. Poor means safety deficiencies require remedial action. Unsatisfactory means the dam is unsafe and immediate corrective action is required.

Yes. Use the search field above to find dams by name. You can also combine the search with state, hazard, and condition filters to narrow your results. Each dam record links to a detail page with complete information.