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
Ms06610 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 27 Low - - Recreation
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-04 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 27 Low - 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Larue Dam Mississippi DeSoto 27 Low - - Recreation
Brown's Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 27 High Not Available 1930 Water Supply
Lake Elaine Dam Mississippi Union 27 Low - 2014 Recreation
Bonita Lake Dam Number 1 Mississippi Lauderdale 27 High Fair 1939 Recreation
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-21 Dam Mississippi Carroll 27 Low - 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06199 Lake Dam Mississippi Alcorn 27 Low - - Recreation
Schwench Lake Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 27 Low - - Recreation
Ms04486 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 27 Low - - Recreation
Deerhaven Dam Mississippi Madison 27 High Unsatisfactory 1993 Recreation
Ms07177 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 26 Low - - Recreation
Lake Forest Dam Mississippi Warren 26 High Fair 1974 Recreation
Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15-12 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 26 Low - 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Dry Creek Watershed Structure 1 Dam Mississippi Covington 26 Low - 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04567 Lake Dam Mississippi Kemper 26 Low - - Recreation
Ms06081 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 26 Low - - Recreation
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-10 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 26 Low - 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04959 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 26 Low - - Recreation
Lake Mary Martha Dam Mississippi Scott 26 Low - 2013 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 10b Dam Mississippi Tippah 26 Low - 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04467 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 26 Low - - Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-21 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low - 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-H Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low - 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 Mississippi Lee 26 High Fair 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05301 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms05332 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 26 Low - - Recreation
Country Club Lake Mississippi Forrest 26 High Fair 1970 Recreation
Ms05439 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 26 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Lake B Dam Mississippi Forrest 26 High Fair 1990 Recreation
Ms07306 Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms05386 Lake Dam Mississippi Clarke 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y-7-01 Dam Mississippi Tate 26 Low - 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Wellsgate Lake Number 1 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 26 Low Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-14 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low - 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05288 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06859 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 26 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Marvin Davis Dam Mississippi Wayne 26 Low - 2000 Recreation
Chunky River Number 14a Dam Mississippi Newton 26 Low - 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-11 Dam Mississippi Tate 26 Low - 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05778 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 26 Low - - Recreation
Ms06767 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06520 Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
North Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6a-14 Dam Mississippi Tippah 26 Low - 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04818 Lake Dam Mississippi Clay 26 Low - - Recreation
Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 26 Low - 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-16 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low - 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05075 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 26 Low - - Recreation
Lake C Dam Mississippi Forrest 26 Low - - Recreation
Mccain Farm Mississippi Chickasaw 26 Low - 2017 Irrigation

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.