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
Harsh Lake Number 3 Dam Mississippi Stone 10 Low - - Recreation
R R Vance Pond Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 10 Undetermined - - Recreation
Farm Land Company Lake Number 3 Dam Mississippi Warren 10 Low - - Recreation
G M Jackson Pond Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 10 Undetermined - - Recreation
West Point Sewage Lagoon Dam Mississippi Clay 10 Low - - Recreation
Rogers Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Stone 10 Low - - Recreation
Perkinston Jr College Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Stone 10 Low - - Recreation
T L Harris Lake Dam Mississippi Newton 10 Undetermined - - Recreation
E T Brown Pond Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 10 Undetermined - - Recreation
Don Good Number 2 Dam Mississippi Noxubee 10 Low - 2004 Irrigation
L W Wilson Pond Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 10 Undetermined - - Recreation
Little Hoover Dam Mississippi Jackson 10 Low - - Recreation
Clyde Walker Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 10 Undetermined - - Recreation
Jones Lake Mississippi Oktibbeha 10 Low Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Carla Moss Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 10 Low - 2010 Recreation
Simmons Pond Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 10 Low Poor 1968 Recreation
James Gilbert Pond Number 2 Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 10 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Pearsons Catfish Pond Dam Mississippi Newton 10 Low - - Recreation
Mendenhall Sewage Lagoon Dam Mississippi Simpson 10 Low - - Other
Paul Unruh Dam Mississippi Noxubee 10 Low - - Recreation
Covered Bridge Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 10 Low - - Recreation
C W Downer Pond Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 10 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Peaster Catfish Ponds Mississippi Yazoo 10 Low Not Rated 1960 Other
Coleman Catfish Ponds Mississippi Yazoo 10 Low Not Rated 1967 Other
R R Vance Pond Number 2 Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 10 Undetermined - - Recreation
Charles Pickering Catfish Ponds Mississippi Jones 10 Low Not Rated 1971 Other
Dean Griner Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 10 Low - - Recreation
Edd Rogers Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 10 Low - 1999 Recreation
C. M. Nunnrey Ponds Mississippi Amite 10 Low Not Rated 1970 Other
James Maxwell Lake Mississippi Bolivar 10 Low Not Rated 1962 Recreation
Briggs Number 2 Dam Mississippi Madison 10 Low - 2002 Recreation
Pearsons Catfish Pond Number 2 Dam Mississippi Newton 10 Low - - Recreation
E F Crenshaw Junior Pond Dam Mississippi DeSoto 10 Low - - Recreation
Cherry Creek Lake Mississippi Pontotoc 10 Undetermined - - Recreation
7 Starr Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 10 High Fair 2000 Recreation
Cypress Creek Y-19a-15 Mississippi Yalobusha 10 High Unsatisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Ready Green T Dam Mississippi DeSoto 10 Undetermined - 2003 Recreation
Charlie Capps Lake Dam Mississippi Bolivar 10 Low - - Recreation
Steel Dynamics Pond 2 Dam Mississippi Lowndes 10 Low - 2006 Water Supply
Hall-Neely Dam Mississippi Union 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1930 Recreation
Ms06443 Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 9 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06858 Lake Dam Mississippi Leake 9 Low - - Recreation
Ms06250 Lake Dam Mississippi George 9 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06884 Lake Dam Mississippi Alcorn 9 Low - - Recreation
Ms06549 Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 9 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06978 Lake Dam Mississippi Prentiss 9 Low - - Recreation
Ms06564 Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 9 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06472 Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 9 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06696 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 9 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06370 Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 9 Undetermined - - 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.