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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
Cypress Creek Preserve Dam Mississippi Yazoo 30 Low - 2006 Recreation
Farm Land Company Lake Number 1 Dam Mississippi Warren 30 Low - - Recreation
Second Creek WS Str No. 8 Dam Mississippi Adams 30 Low - 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Hubbard Murphee Structure Y-17a-72 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 30 High Poor 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06896 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 30 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms07223 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 30 Low - - Recreation
Ms07268 Lake Dam Mississippi Benton 30 Low - - Recreation
Wil Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 30 Low - - Recreation
Ms07200 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 30 Low - - Recreation
Ms06537 Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 30 Undetermined - - Recreation
Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 4 Dam Mississippi Hinds 30 Low - 1952 Other
B C Barksdale Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 30 Low - - Recreation
Faulkner Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 30 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Silver Hill Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 30 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Long Creek Reservoir Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 30 High Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05179 Lake Dam Mississippi Grenada 30 Low - - Recreation
Ms04035 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 30 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06220 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 30 Low - - Recreation
Ms06267 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 30 Undetermined - - Recreation
Alexanders Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 30 Low - - Recreation
Miles Lake Dam Mississippi Webster 30 Low - - Recreation
Ms04471 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 30 Low - - Recreation
Edwards Lake Ms03022 Dam Mississippi Forrest 30 Low - - Recreation
B L Griffin Lake Dam Mississippi Newton 30 Undetermined - - Recreation
Hopkins Pond Dam Mississippi Alcorn 30 Low - 2003 Recreation
J P Phillips Jr Pond Dam Mississippi Panola 30 Low - - Recreation
Town Creek WS Str 59 Dam Mississippi Lee 30 High Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Kobrock Lake Mississippi Marion 30 Low Not Rated 1977 Recreation
S Cooper Lake Dam Mississippi Scott 30 Low - - Recreation
Paul B. Johnson State Park Dam Mississippi Forrest 30 Low - - Recreation
Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam Mississippi Hinds 30 Undetermined - 2005 Tailings
Wild Briar Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 30 Low - 2003 Recreation
Big Creek Watershed Structure 9 Dam Mississippi Jones 30 High Poor 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06852 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 30 Undetermined - - Recreation
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-01 Dam Mississippi Panola 30 Low - 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Mrs Harry Seay Pond Dam Mississippi Panola 30 Low - - Recreation
Kickapoo Lake Number 2a Dam Mississippi Hinds 30 Low - 1998 Recreation
Bonds Realty Company Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 30 Low - - Recreation
Roosevelt State Park Lake Dam Mississippi Scott 30 High Fair 1935 Recreation
Ms04363 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 30 Low - - Recreation
Ms03902 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 30 Low - - Recreation
Gandys Evergreen Farms Dam Mississippi Jasper 30 Low - 2011 Recreation
W C Devinney Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 30 Low - - Recreation
Town Creek Watershed Structure 22 Dam Mississippi Lee 30 Low - 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Nolen Lake Dam Mississippi Noxubee 30 Low - 2005 Recreation
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-20 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 30 Low - 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-13 Dam Mississippi Carroll 30 Low - 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Copiah Dam Mississippi Copiah 30 High Fair 1958 Recreation
Smith-Vaniz Mississippi Madison 30 Low - - Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-35 Dam Mississippi Benton 30 Low - 1974 Flood Risk Reduction

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.