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
Ms06852 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 30 Undetermined — — Recreation
Walter May Lake Mississippi Marshall 30 Low Not Rated 1955 Recreation
Ms04960 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 30 Low — — Recreation
Mrs Harry Seay Pond Dam Mississippi Panola 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms05179 Lake Dam Mississippi Grenada 30 Low — — Recreation
Chuquatonchee Site Number 11 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 30 Low — 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Timber Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms05898 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 30 Low — — Recreation
Lake Copiah Dam Mississippi Copiah 30 High Fair 1958 Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-01 Dam Mississippi Carroll 30 Low — 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Roosevelt State Park Lake Dam Mississippi Scott 30 High Fair 1935 Recreation
Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y-7-05 Dam Mississippi Panola 30 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Camden Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 30 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Ms07006 Lake Dam Mississippi Tishomingo 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms04363 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 30 Low — — Recreation
Abotlapoota WS Str Y-34-15 Dam Mississippi Carroll 30 Low Unsatisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Ascalmore Structure Y-17a-05 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 30 Low — 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06039 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 30 Low — — Recreation
Lake Edwards Dam Mississippi Tippah 30 Low — — Recreation
Fouche Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 30 Low — — Recreation
W C Devinney Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 30 Low — — Recreation
Heritage Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 30 High Fair 1980 Recreation
B C Barksdale Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms06220 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 30 Low — — Recreation
Town Creek Watershed Structure 18 Dam Mississippi Union 30 Low — 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05092 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms06847 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 30 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Nolen Lake Dam Mississippi Noxubee 30 Low — 2005 Recreation
Big Track Hunting Club Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 30 Low — — Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-20 Dam Mississippi Carroll 30 Low — 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Caroline Dam Mississippi Madison 30 High Fair 1989 Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-35 Dam Mississippi Benton 30 Low — 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04035 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 30 Undetermined — — Recreation
E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 30 Low — 2005 Recreation
Kickapoo Lake Number 2a Dam Mississippi Hinds 30 Low — 1998 Recreation
Long Creek Reservoir Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 30 High Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-01 Dam Mississippi Panola 30 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Tuscumbia WS Str Number 36 Dam Mississippi Prentiss 30 High Poor 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05690 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms05069 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 30 Undetermined — — Recreation
Bonds Realty Company Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 30 Low — — Recreation
Stone Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 30 Low — 2009 Recreation
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-20 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 30 Low — 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06439 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 30 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04471 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 30 Low — — Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-26 Dam Mississippi Carroll 30 Low — 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Buena Vista Lakes Dam Mississippi DeSoto 30 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Plum Creek Nursery Dam Mississippi Wayne 30 Low — — Recreation
Brown Lake Mississippi Warren 30 Low Not Rated 1942 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.