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
Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-15 Dam Mississippi Webster 8 Low - 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Blue Channel Catfish INC Lake Mississippi Tallahatchie 8 Low Not Rated 1967 Other
C. J. Perry Catfish Ponds Mississippi Tunica 8 Low Not Rated 1970 Other
O J Turner 3rd Lake Mississippi Humphreys 8 Low Not Rated 1966 Other
Wall Doxey State Park Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 8 Low - - Recreation
J. C. Stevens Lake Mississippi Amite 8 Low Not Rated 1968 Recreation
J. H. Collier Catfish Ponds Mississippi Washington 8 Low Not Rated 1970 Other
S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds Mississippi Tunica 8 Significant Not Rated 1969 Other
C. H. Block Catfish Ponds Mississippi Tunica 8 Low Not Rated 1970 Other
S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds Mississippi Tunica 8 Low Not Rated 1969 Other
Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-08 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 8 Low - 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Coxs Towing Company Lake Mississippi Washington 8 Low Not Rated 1970 Other
Mrs S O Tharp Lake Mississippi Humphreys 8 Low Not Rated 1966 Other
J. M. Dean Pond Mississippi Washington 8 Low Not Rated 1965 Other
Northbay Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 8 Undetermined - 1955 Recreation
Ed Bledsoe Lake Mississippi Leflore 8 Low Not Rated 1973 Recreation
Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 8 Low Satisfactory 1948 Recreation
Reid Green T Dam Mississippi DeSoto 8 Undetermined - - Recreation
J H Jones Catfish Pond Number 2 Dam Mississippi Scott 8 Low - - Recreation
Ms06944 Lake Dam Mississippi Montgomery 7 Low - - Recreation
Ms07258 Lake Dam Mississippi Covington 7 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06565 Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 7 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06729 Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 7 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms04166 Lake Dam Mississippi Hancock 7 Low - - Recreation
Ms04186 Lake Dam Mississippi Harrison 7 Low - - Recreation
Ms04145 Lake Dam Mississippi Harrison 7 Low - - Recreation
Ms04150 Lake Dam Mississippi Harrison 7 Low - - Recreation
Ms04304 Lake Dam Mississippi Kemper 7 Low - - Recreation
Ms05124 Lake Dam Mississippi Clay 7 Low - - Recreation
Ms06057 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 7 Low - - Recreation
Ms04781 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 7 Low - - Recreation
Ms04242 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 7 Low - - Recreation
Ms03905 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 7 Low - - Recreation
Ms04055 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 7 Low - - Recreation
Williams Catfish Ponds Dam Mississippi Jones 7 Undetermined - - Recreation
Necaise Lake Dam Mississippi Hancock 7 Low - - Recreation
Griffin Lake Dam Mississippi Alcorn 7 Low - 1999 Recreation
Charles Pickering Catfish Ponds Mississippi Jones 7 Low Not Rated 1965 Other
Charles Pickering Catfish Ponds Mississippi Jones 7 Low Not Rated 1965 Other
James and Bobby Dycus Pond Mississippi Washington 7 Low Not Rated 1970 Other
Nadia Lake Subdivision Dam Mississippi Hinds 7 Low Fair - Recreation
Tackett Lake Mississippi Leflore 6 Significant Not Rated 1978

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.