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
Ms06779 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 28 Low — — Recreation
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-03 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 28 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
East and West Goose Str R-9-2 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 28 High Unsatisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Queens Hill Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 28 Low — — Recreation
Ms06595 Lake Dam Mississippi Amite 28 Low — — Recreation
Ms03999 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 28 Low — — Recreation
Reunion Lake Number 1 Dam Mississippi Madison 28 High Satisfactory 2003 Recreation
Steve Horn Dam Mississippi Madison 28 Low — 1999 Recreation
Cypress Lake Dam (Lt 14a-3) Mississippi Lafayette 28 Low Not Rated 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Grays Creek WS Str G-6-2 Dam Mississippi Benton 28 High Poor 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05795 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 28 Low — — Recreation
Ms05550 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 28 Low — — Recreation
Alford Dam Mississippi Greene 28 Low — — Recreation
Erickson Lake Number 4 Dam Mississippi Noxubee 28 Low — — Recreation
Charlton Lake #1 Mississippi Madison 28 Low — 1956 Recreation
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 28 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Ruth Dam Mississippi Choctaw 28 Significant Poor — Recreation
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 30 Dam Mississippi Alcorn 28 Low — 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Creek Watershed Structure 14 Dam Mississippi Jasper 28 Low — 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Trammel Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 28 Low — 2000 Recreation
Bentonia Watershed Structure 8 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 28 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06828 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 28 Low — — Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-49 Dam Mississippi Carroll 28 Low — 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Chiwapa Watershed Structure 65 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 28 High Poor 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Five Counties Sportsman Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 28 Low — — Recreation
Ms05821 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 28 Low — — Recreation
Big Creek Water Park Dam Mississippi Jones 28 High Fair 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06235 Lake Dam Mississippi Franklin 28 Low — — Recreation
Wil-Ken Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 28 Low — — Recreation
Okonatie WS Str Ut-25-1 Dam Mississippi Union 28 High Poor 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Tom Bailey Mississippi Lauderdale 28 High Fair 1958 Recreation
Ms06093 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 28 Low — — Recreation
Gene Nunnery Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 28 Undetermined — — Recreation
Rancy Meadows Dam Mississippi DeSoto 28 Low — — Recreation
Ms05221 Lake Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 28 Low — — Recreation
Big Spring Subwatershed Structure R-7-16 Dam Mississippi Marshall 28 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05016 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 28 Low — — Recreation
Lake Priscilla Dam Mississippi Adams 28 Low — 2015 Recreation
Town Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam Mississippi Lee 28 Low — 1997 Flood Risk Reduction
Washington Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 28 Undetermined — — Recreation
Chiwapa Watershed Structure 24 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 28 Low — 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06690 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 28 Undetermined — — Recreation
Lirette Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 28 Low — 2009 Recreation
Ms06328 Lake Dam Mississippi Lincoln 28 Undetermined — — Recreation
Standing Pine WS Str 7 Dam Mississippi Leake 28 Low — 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Tuscumbia WS Str 39 Dam Mississippi Prentiss 28 High Poor 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Huffman Lake Dam Mississippi Benton 28 Low — — Recreation
Ms05158 Lake Dam Mississippi Grenada 28 Low — — Recreation
Ascalmore Structure Y-17a-09 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 28 Low Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Dry Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam Mississippi Covington 28 Low — 1969 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.