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
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-11 Dam Mississippi Benton 31 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-12 Dam Mississippi Benton 31 Low — 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07029 Lake Dam Mississippi Webster 31 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Tranquility Trails Number 1 Dam Mississippi Harrison 31 Low — — Recreation
Ms06227 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 31 Low — — Recreation
Ms06683 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 31 Undetermined — — Recreation
Lake Serene South Dam Mississippi Lamar 31 Low Poor 1968 Recreation
Ms06826 Lake Dam Mississippi Scott 31 Low — — Recreation
Morton Waste Stabilization Ponds Dam Mississippi Scott 31 Low — 1962 Other
Ms06263 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson 31 Undetermined — — Recreation
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-17 Dam Mississippi Benton 31 Low — 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Vowell Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 31 Low Fair 2016 Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-09 Dam Mississippi Carroll 31 Low Not Rated 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Glen Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 31 Undetermined Satisfactory 1984 Recreation
Ms05590 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 31 Low — — Recreation
Ms07238 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 31 Low — — Recreation
Ms04786 Lake Dam Mississippi Winston 31 Low — — Recreation
Edith Thomas Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 31 Undetermined — 1997 Recreation
Tillatoba Creek Wss Y-17b-1 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 31 High Poor 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Chiwapa Watershed Structure 2 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 31 Low — 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05176 Lake Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 31 Low — — Recreation
Bahala Creek WS Str 2 Dam Mississippi Lincoln 31 High Poor 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Buntyn Creek WS Str Y-16a-2 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 31 High Poor 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Greasy Creek WS Str Lt-1a-04 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 31 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Town Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam Mississippi Lee 31 Low — 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
Indian Creek WS Str Y-9a-08 Dam Mississippi Panola 31 High Unsatisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06256 Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 31 Low — — Recreation
Ms05719 Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 31 Low — — Recreation
Town Creek WS Str 24 Dam Mississippi Lee 31 High Poor 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Lower Tallahatchie Structure Y-10-35 Dam Mississippi Panola 31 Low — 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Muddy Creek WS Str 29 Dam Mississippi Tippah 31 Low — 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-12 Dam Mississippi Carroll 31 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y-7-11 Dam Mississippi Panola 31 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06269 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 31 Undetermined — — Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-29 Dam Mississippi Carroll 31 Low — 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 28 Dam Mississippi Tippah 31 Low — 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y-7-07 Dam Mississippi Panola 31 Low — 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-09 Dam Mississippi Tate 31 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07054 Lake Dam Mississippi Choctaw 31 Low — — Recreation
Second Creek WS Str No. 12 Dam Mississippi Adams 31 High Satisfactory 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06288 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 31 Undetermined — — Recreation
Black Watershed Structure Y-36-55 Dam Mississippi Holmes 31 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Muddy Creek WS Str 2 Dam Mississippi Tippah 31 High Poor 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Topashaw Farms Dam Mississippi Calhoun 31 Low — 2013 Irrigation
Ms07109 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 31 Low — — Recreation
West Hatchie Watershed Structure 25 Dam Mississippi Tippah 31 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Doulgas Giesbrecht Dam Mississippi Noxubee 30 Low — 1997 Recreation
John Stevens Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 30 Low — 2001 Recreation
Black Watershed Structure Y-36-12 Dam Mississippi Holmes 30 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Faulkner Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 30 High Satisfactory 1973 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.