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
Town Creek WS Str 59 Dam Mississippi Lee 30 High Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05946 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 30 Low — — Recreation
Farm Land Company Lake Number 1 Dam Mississippi Warren 30 Low — — Recreation
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-3 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 30 Low — 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07223 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 30 Low — — Recreation
Indian Creek Watershed Structure Y-9a-17 Dam Mississippi Panola 30 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Edwards Dam Mississippi Tippah 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms05690 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms05045 Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 30 Low — — Recreation
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-02 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 30 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Faulkner Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 30 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Ms04331 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 30 Low — — Recreation
Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam Mississippi Hinds 30 Undetermined — 2005 Tailings
Paul B. Johnson State Park Dam Mississippi Forrest 30 Low — — Recreation
Bogue WS Str Y-30-031 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 30 Low Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Edwards Lake Ms03022 Dam Mississippi Forrest 30 Low — — Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-35 Dam Mississippi Benton 30 Low — 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Castle Dam Mississippi Madison 30 High Fair 1943 Recreation
Silver Hill Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 30 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Jeffries Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 30 Low — — Recreation
Heritage Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 30 High Fair 1980 Recreation
Doulgas Giesbrecht Dam Mississippi Noxubee 30 Low — 1997 Recreation
I L Trotter Jr Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms07145 Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 30 Low — — Recreation
Peach Creek Farm Dam Mississippi Panola 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms No Name 219 Dam Mississippi Panola 30 Low — — Recreation
Cypress Creek Preserve Dam Mississippi Yazoo 30 Low — 2006 Recreation
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-01 Dam Mississippi Panola 30 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Reeds Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 30 Low — — Recreation
Woodland Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 30 Low Satisfactory 1953 Recreation
Big Creek Watershed Structure 9 Dam Mississippi Jones 30 High Poor 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-26 Dam Mississippi Carroll 30 Low — 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Alexanders Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 30 Low — — Recreation
Ms06852 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 30 Undetermined — — Recreation
Otoucalofa Creek Structure Y-15b-8 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 29 High Unsatisfactory 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05815 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 29 Low — — Recreation
Ms05919 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 29 Low — — Recreation
Fairways Part Number 1 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 29 Undetermined — 1994 Recreation
Cannada Dam Mississippi Hinds 29 Low — 1994 Recreation
Ms06851 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 29 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Murray Creek WS Str Y-13a-1 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 29 High Poor 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Monroe Dam Mississippi Monroe 29 Low — — Recreation
Ms07083 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 29 Low — — Recreation
Muddy Creek WS Str 9 Dam Mississippi Tippah 29 Low Satisfactory 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06960 Lake Dam Mississippi Montgomery 29 Low — — Recreation
Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 Dam Mississippi Marshall 29 Low Unsatisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Herman Dungan Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 29 Undetermined — 1997 Recreation
Ms05933 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 29 Low — — Recreation
Ms05577 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 29 Low — — Recreation
Lake Ruby Dam Mississippi Rankin 29 High Fair 2008 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.