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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
Ms06360 Lake Dam Mississippi Perry 28 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms05158 Lake Dam Mississippi Grenada 28 Low - - Recreation
Ascalmore Structure Y-17a-09 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 28 Low Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05782 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 28 Low - - Recreation
Tuscumbia WS Str 39 Dam Mississippi Prentiss 28 High Poor 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06828 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 28 Low - - Recreation
Pat Gibson Lake Dam Mississippi Webster 28 Low - - Recreation
Ms05550 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 28 Low - - Recreation
Ms06204 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 28 Low - - Recreation
Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3) Mississippi Lafayette 28 Low Not Rated 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05061 Lake Dam Mississippi Clarke 28 Low - - Recreation
Huffman Lake Dam Mississippi Benton 28 Low - - Recreation
Wil-Ken Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 28 Low - - Recreation
Dry Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam Mississippi Covington 28 Low - 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06328 Lake Dam Mississippi Lincoln 28 Undetermined - - Recreation
Lake Priscilla Dam Mississippi Adams 28 Low - 2015 Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-15 Dam Mississippi Carroll 28 Low - 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06689 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 28 Undetermined - - Recreation
Charlton Lake #1 Mississippi Madison 28 Low - 1956 Recreation
Rancy Meadows Dam Mississippi DeSoto 28 Low - - Recreation
Ms05668 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 28 Low - - Recreation
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-089 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 28 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-04 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 28 High Fair 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Alford Dam Mississippi Greene 28 Low - - Recreation
Ms06185 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 28 Undetermined - - Recreation
Knox Lake Dam Mississippi Clay 28 Low - - Irrigation
Big Spring Subwatershed Structure R-7-16 Dam Mississippi Marshall 28 Low - 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-28 Dam Mississippi Carroll 28 Low - 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Creek Water Park Dam Mississippi Jones 28 High Fair 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Lakeview Village Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 28 Undetermined - 1962 Recreation
Ms06831 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 28 Low - - Recreation
Mchard Lake # 1 Dam Mississippi Jones 28 Low - 2017 Recreation
Town Creek Watershed Structure 2 Dam Mississippi Lee 28 Low - 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05795 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 28 Low - - Recreation
Wendy Hill Upper Lake Dam Mississippi Harrison 28 Low - - Flood Risk Reduction
Ms03999 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 28 Low - - Recreation
Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam Mississippi Union 28 High Poor 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06093 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 28 Low - - Recreation
Chiwapa Watershed Structure 65 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 28 High Poor 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-49 Dam Mississippi Carroll 28 Low - 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Standing Pine WS Str 7 Dam Mississippi Leake 28 Low - 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
R N Herrin Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 28 Low - - Recreation
Lake Tom Bailey Mississippi Lauderdale 28 High Fair 1958 Recreation
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-18 Dam Mississippi Benton 28 Low - 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-17 Dam Mississippi Benton 28 Low Poor 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-02 Dam Mississippi Panola 28 Low - 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Thornhill Dam Mississippi Pearl River 28 Low Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Ms06595 Lake Dam Mississippi Amite 28 Low - - Recreation
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 28 Low - 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Tallahatchie Structure Lt-10-04 Dam Mississippi Tippah 28 Low - 1958 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.