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
Peach Creek Farm Dam Mississippi Panola 30 Low — — Recreation
Long Creek Reservoir Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 30 High Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Murray Creek Watershed Structure Y-13a-4 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 30 Low — 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Wild Briar Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 30 Low — 2003 Recreation
Lake Copiah Dam Mississippi Copiah 30 High Fair 1958 Recreation
Ms04471 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 30 Low — — Recreation
E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 30 Low — 2005 Recreation
Kickapoo Lake Number 2a Dam Mississippi Hinds 30 Low — 1998 Recreation
Ms05069 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 30 Undetermined — — Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-01 Dam Mississippi Carroll 30 Low — 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06439 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 30 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05574 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 30 Low — — Recreation
Stone Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 30 Low — 2009 Recreation
Roosevelt State Park Lake Dam Mississippi Scott 30 High Fair 1935 Recreation
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-01 Dam Mississippi Panola 30 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Indian Creek Watershed Structure Y-9a-17 Dam Mississippi Panola 30 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05946 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 30 Low — — Recreation
Town Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam Mississippi Union 30 Low — 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
B C Barksdale Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 30 Low — — Recreation
Pelahatchie Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 30 Low — — Recreation
Miles Lake Dam Mississippi Webster 30 Low — — Recreation
Tuscumbia WS Str Number 36 Dam Mississippi Prentiss 30 High Poor 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-26 Dam Mississippi Carroll 30 Low — 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Town Creek Watershed Structure 22 Dam Mississippi Lee 30 Low — 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
B L Griffin Lake Dam Mississippi Newton 30 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ascalmore Structure Y-17a-05 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 30 Low — 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
I L Trotter Jr Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 30 Low — — Recreation
Abotlapoota WS Str Y-34-15 Dam Mississippi Carroll 30 Low Unsatisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Buena Vista Lakes Dam Mississippi DeSoto 30 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Bogue WS Str Y-30-031 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 30 Low Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Leaf River Structure 7 Dam Mississippi Smith 30 Low Fair 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04035 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 30 Undetermined — — Recreation
A D Hall Lake Dam Mississippi George 30 Undetermined — — Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-20 Dam Mississippi Carroll 30 Low — 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04466 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 30 Low — — Recreation
Bonds Realty Company Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms04542 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms06220 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 30 Low — — Recreation
Walter May Lake Mississippi Marshall 30 Low Not Rated 1955 Recreation
Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y-7-05 Dam Mississippi Panola 30 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05898 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 30 Low — — Recreation
Fouche Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms04363 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms06906 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms06039 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 30 Low — — Recreation
Timber Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 30 Low — — Recreation
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-02 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 30 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Silver Hill Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 30 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Ms05690 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 30 Low — — Recreation
S Cooper Lake Dam Mississippi Scott 30 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.