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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
Bonita Lake Dam Number 1 Mississippi Lauderdale 27 High Fair 1939 Recreation
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-05 Dam Mississippi Tate 27 Low - 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-11 Dam Mississippi Benton 27 Low - 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05989 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 27 Low - - Recreation
Ms06199 Lake Dam Mississippi Alcorn 27 Low - - Recreation
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-04 Dam Mississippi Tate 27 Low - 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Lakeshore Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 27 High Fair 1947 Recreation
Ms04517 Lake Dam Mississippi Itawamba 27 Low - - Recreation
R N Van Vulpen Pond Dam Mississippi DeSoto 27 High Poor 1955 Recreation
Ms04267 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 27 Low - - Recreation
Kilgore Dam Mississippi Carroll 27 Low - 1993 Recreation
J M Burge Road Dam Mississippi Lamar 26 Low - 1999 Recreation
Ms06433 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms07078 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 26 Low - - Recreation
Lake C Dam Mississippi Forrest 26 Low - - Recreation
Ms04467 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 26 Low - - Recreation
Ms05439 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 26 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Ms05288 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 26 Low - 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Cash Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 26 Low - 2010 Recreation
Ms06759 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-09 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low - 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06544 Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms05301 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-05 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low - 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
North Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6a-14 Dam Mississippi Tippah 26 Low - 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07063 Lake Dam Mississippi Montgomery 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Le Doux Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 26 Low - - Recreation
Ms05916 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 26 Low - - Recreation
Ms05678 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Lake Forest Dam Mississippi Warren 26 High Fair 1974 Recreation
Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 Mississippi Lee 26 High Fair 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-12 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low - 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Tallahatchie Structure Lt-10-11 Dam Mississippi Tippah 26 Low - 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06929 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 26 High Not Rated - Recreation
Ms05332 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 26 Low - - Recreation
Ms06767 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06859 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 26 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Chunky River Number 14a Dam Mississippi Newton 26 Low - 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
The Norbertine Fathers of St Moses The Black Priory Dam Mississippi Hinds 26 Significant Satisfactory 2003 Recreation
Bentonia Watershed Structure 5 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 26 High Poor 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms03984 Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 26 Low - - Recreation
Lake B Dam Mississippi Forrest 26 High Fair 1990 Recreation
Ms05965 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 26 Low - - Recreation
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-11 Dam Mississippi Tate 26 Low - 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-16 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low - 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04403 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Lee Hawkins Dam Mississippi Madison 26 Low Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
E & E Ranch Lake Dam Mississippi Montgomery 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-08 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 26 Low - 1956 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.