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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Ms04958 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 32 Low — — Recreation
Ms04541 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 32 Low — — Recreation
Bentonia Watershed Structure 2 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 32 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam Mississippi Lincoln 32 Low — 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y-7-06 Dam Mississippi Panola 32 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06271 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 32 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06217 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 32 Low — — Recreation
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-10 Dam Mississippi Carroll 32 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Bagley Creek Watershed Structure Lt-15-1 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 32 Low — 1958 Recreation
Choctaw Lake Mississippi Choctaw 32 Low Not Rated 1937 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Chiwapa Watershed Structure 1 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 32 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Rainbow Lakes # 4 Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 32 Low Unsatisfactory 1977 Recreation
Roanna Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 32 Low — — Recreation
Ms06765 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 32 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06850 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 32 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Robins Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 32 High Unsatisfactory 1973 Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-07 Dam Mississippi Carroll 32 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-06 Dam Mississippi Carroll 32 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Chestnut Spring Dam Mississippi Madison 32 Significant Poor — Recreation
E H Cole Lake Dam Mississippi Perry 32 Low — — Recreation
Ms06040 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 32 Low — — Recreation
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-05 Dam Mississippi Benton 32 Low — 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07236 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 32 Undetermined — — Recreation
Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-21 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 32 Low — 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-02 Dam Mississippi Carroll 32 Low — 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Hugh Wright Dam Mississippi Marshall 32 Low — — Recreation
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-28 Dam Mississippi Carroll 32 Significant Unsatisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06746 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 32 Low — — Recreation
Ms06745 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 32 Undetermined — — Recreation
Dave Shipp Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 32 Significant Fair 2007 Recreation
Indian Creek WS Str Y-9a-20 Dam Mississippi Panola 32 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Hubbard Murphee Structure Y-17a-73 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 32 High Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam Mississippi Lincoln 32 Low Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Hudson Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 32 Low — — Recreation
Harvey Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 32 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Ms05931 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 32 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04342 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 32 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
J C Evans Dam Mississippi Monroe 32 Low — 2004 Recreation
Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-35 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 32 Low — 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06264 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 31 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05785 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 31 Low — — Recreation
Ms06826 Lake Dam Mississippi Scott 31 Low — — Recreation
Tranquility Trails Number 1 Dam Mississippi Harrison 31 Low — — Recreation
Edith Thomas Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 31 Undetermined — 1997 Recreation
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-04 Dam Mississippi Carroll 31 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-11 Dam Mississippi Benton 31 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05848 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 31 Low — — Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-09 Dam Mississippi Carroll 31 Low Not Rated 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 12 Dam Mississippi Tippah 31 Significant Poor 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07054 Lake Dam Mississippi Choctaw 31 Low — — Recreation

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.