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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
Fairways Part Number 1 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 29 Undetermined - 1994 Recreation
Trailwood Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 29 Undetermined - - Recreation
Big Creek Watershed Structure 2 Dam Mississippi Jasper 29 Low - 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05908 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 29 Undetermined - - Recreation
Pigeon Roost WS Str Y-5-124 Dam Mississippi Marshall 29 Low Unsatisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 26 Dam Mississippi Tippah 29 Low - 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Joe E. Brian Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 29 Low - 1995 Recreation
Ms05158 Lake Dam Mississippi Grenada 28 Low - - Recreation
Chiwapa Watershed Structure 24 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 28 Low - 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
North Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6a-02 Dam Mississippi Tippah 28 Low - 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06748 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 28 Low - - Recreation
Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam Mississippi Union 28 High Poor 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04720 Lake Dam Mississippi Winston 28 Low - - Recreation
Ms05936 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 28 Low - - Recreation
Tuscumbia WS Str 39 Dam Mississippi Prentiss 28 High Poor 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Knox Lake Dam Mississippi Clay 28 Low - - Irrigation
Alford Dam Mississippi Greene 28 Low - - Recreation
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-18 Dam Mississippi Benton 28 Low - 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Robin Hood Lake Number 1 Dam Mississippi Rankin 28 High Fair 1960 Recreation
Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-04 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 28 High Fair 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05375 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 28 Low - - Recreation
Ms05550 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 28 Low - - Recreation
Big Creek Water Park Dam Mississippi Jones 28 High Fair 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Town Creek Watershed Structure 48 Dam Mississippi Lee 28 High Satisfactory 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05782 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 28 Low - - Recreation
Ms06235 Lake Dam Mississippi Franklin 28 Low - - Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-40 Dam Mississippi Benton 28 Low - 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Five Counties Sportsman Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 28 Low - - Recreation
Ms05668 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 28 Low - - Recreation
Bentonia Watershed Structure 8 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 28 Low - 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms03999 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 28 Low - - Recreation
Lakeview Village Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 28 Undetermined - 1962 Recreation
Town Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam Mississippi Lee 28 Low - 1997 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06104 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 28 Low - - Recreation
Lake Tom Bailey Mississippi Lauderdale 28 High Fair 1958 Recreation
Ms04085 Lake Dam Mississippi Jackson 28 Low - - Recreation
Town Creek Watershed Structure 2 Dam Mississippi Lee 28 Low - 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 28 Low - 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Lirette Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 28 Low - 2009 Recreation
Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 Dam Mississippi Jasper 28 Low - 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Greg Boyd Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 28 Undetermined - 2001 Recreation
Ms05795 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 28 Low - - Recreation
R N Herrin Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 28 Low - - Recreation
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-28 Dam Mississippi Carroll 28 Low - 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Wil-Ken Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 28 Low - - Recreation
Ms06828 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 28 Low - - Recreation
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-45 Dam Mississippi Carroll 28 Low - 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05221 Lake Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 28 Low - - Recreation
Gene Nunnery Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 28 Undetermined - - Recreation
Steve Horn Dam Mississippi Madison 28 Low - 1999 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.