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
Ms05936 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 28 Low — — Recreation
Lake Thornhill Dam Mississippi Pearl River 28 Low Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Ms05782 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 28 Low — — Recreation
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-02 Dam Mississippi Panola 28 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05550 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 28 Low — — Recreation
Ms05821 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 28 Low — — Recreation
Ms06595 Lake Dam Mississippi Amite 28 Low — — Recreation
Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-04 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 28 High Fair 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 30 Dam Mississippi Alcorn 28 Low — 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-01 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 28 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 17 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 27 Significant Unsatisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
White Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 27 Low — — Recreation
Williams Lake Dam Mississippi Lincoln 27 Low — — Recreation
Renno Sportsman Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 27 Low Fair — Recreation
West Hatchie Watershed Structure 38 Dam Mississippi Tippah 27 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Simpson Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 27 High Satisfactory 1994 Recreation
Ms06945 Lake Dam Mississippi Montgomery 27 Undetermined — — Recreation
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 Dam Mississippi Prentiss 27 Low — 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-04 Dam Mississippi Carroll 27 High Poor 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Deerhaven Dam Mississippi Madison 27 High Unsatisfactory 1993 Recreation
Ms06183 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 27 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04486 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 27 Low — — Recreation
Landrum Dam Mississippi Madison 27 Undetermined — 1995 Recreation
Ms05653 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 27 Undetermined — — Recreation
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-04 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 27 Low — 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Hurt Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 27 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Richland Creek WS Str 3 Dam Mississippi Rankin 27 High Unsatisfactory 1983 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06942 Lake Dam Mississippi Montgomery 27 Low — — Recreation
Ms07311 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 27 Low — — Recreation
Ms05385 Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 27 Low Fair — Recreation
Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-07 Dam Mississippi Benton 27 High Poor 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07008 Lake Dam Mississippi Tishomingo 27 Low — — Recreation
Otoucalofa Creek Y-15-3 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 27 Low — 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Tallahaga Creek Structure 04 Dam Mississippi Winston 27 Low — 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-11 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 27 Low — 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06954 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 27 Low — — Recreation
Lake Elaine Dam Mississippi Union 27 Low — 2014 Recreation
White Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Marshall 27 Low — — Recreation
Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-3 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 27 High Poor 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Richland Creek WS Str 2a Dam Mississippi Rankin 27 High Satisfactory 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-47a Dam Mississippi Panola 27 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Collins Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 27 Low — — Recreation
White Cypress Lake Dam Mississippi Hancock 27 High Fair 1972 Recreation
Kilgore Dam Mississippi Carroll 27 Low — 1993 Recreation
Ms06610 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 27 Low — — Recreation
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-05 Dam Mississippi Tate 27 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-05 Dam Mississippi Carroll 27 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
East and West Goose Str R-9-1 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 27 High Poor 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Itawamba Dam Mississippi Itawamba 27 Low — — Recreation
Earl Sims Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 27 Low — 2005 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.