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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-72 Dam | Mississippi | Yalobusha | 27 | Low | - | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ms06678 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Jasper | 27 | Undetermined | - | - | Recreation |
| Ms07024 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Lee | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Ms06341 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Greene | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Upper Yockanookany WS Str 4 Dam | Mississippi | Choctaw | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-33 Dam | Mississippi | Yazoo | 27 | Low | - | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Vaughn Lake | Mississippi | Claiborne | 27 | Low | Not Rated | 1965 | Recreation |
| Ms05653 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Hinds | 27 | Undetermined | - | - | Recreation |
| Hell Creek Watershed Structure Lt-9b-4 Dam | Mississippi | Benton | 27 | Low | - | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ms06927 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Carroll | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-21 Dam | Mississippi | Carroll | 27 | Low | - | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ms06954 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Carroll | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Ms07008 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Tishomingo | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Deerhaven Dam | Mississippi | Madison | 27 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1993 | Recreation |
| Ms07144 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Marion | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Lake Elaine Dam | Mississippi | Union | 27 | Low | - | 2014 | Recreation |
| Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-08 Dam | Mississippi | Tate | 27 | Low | - | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| West Hatchie Watershed Structure 38 Dam | Mississippi | Tippah | 27 | Low | - | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ms05385 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Lamar | 27 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| White Cypress Lake Dam | Mississippi | Hancock | 27 | High | Fair | 1972 | Recreation |
| Lake Larue Dam | Mississippi | DeSoto | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Ms05989 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Panola | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Collins Lake Dam | Mississippi | Marshall | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-07 Dam | Mississippi | Tallahatchie | 27 | Low | - | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ms06793 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Lowndes | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Ms06975 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Prentiss | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Earl Sims Lake Dam | Mississippi | Attala | 27 | Low | - | 2005 | Recreation |
| Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 38 Dam | Mississippi | Prentiss | 27 | Low | - | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tallahaga Creek Structure 04 Dam | Mississippi | Winston | 27 | Low | - | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ms07171 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Covington | 27 | Undetermined | - | - | Recreation |
| White Lake Dam | Mississippi | Marshall | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Mill Watershed Structure Lt-14b-2 Dam | Mississippi | Union | 27 | Low | - | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Richland Creek WS Str 2a Dam | Mississippi | Rankin | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1986 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-05 Dam | Mississippi | Carroll | 27 | Low | - | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Richland Creek WS Str 3 Dam | Mississippi | Rankin | 27 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1983 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Itawamba Dam | Mississippi | Itawamba | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-07 Dam | Mississippi | Benton | 27 | High | Poor | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Otoucalofa Creek Y-15-3 Dam | Mississippi | Calhoun | 27 | Low | - | 1994 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ms04406 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Panola | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Ms06610 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Wilkinson | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Simpson Lake Dam | Mississippi | Tate | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1994 | Recreation |
| Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-11 Dam | Mississippi | Pontotoc | 27 | Low | - | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Chestnut Lake Dam (Tillatoba Creek Structure Y-17b-11 ) | Mississippi | Yalobusha | 27 | Low | - | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Murray Creek Watershed Structure Y-13a-2 Dam | Mississippi | Lafayette | 27 | Low | - | 1974 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 40th Place Dam | Mississippi | Forrest | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1995 | Recreation |
| Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-04 Dam | Mississippi | Lafayette | 27 | Low | - | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hell Creek Watershed Structure Lt-9b-3 Dam | Mississippi | Tippah | 27 | Low | - | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ms06199 Lake Dam | Mississippi | Alcorn | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Schwench Lake Dam | Mississippi | Chickasaw | 27 | Low | - | - | Recreation |
| Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-08 Dam | Mississippi | Benton | 27 | Low | - | 1961 | 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.