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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
Ms05781 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 26 Low — — Recreation
Ms06743 Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 26 Undetermined — — Recreation
Lake B Dam Mississippi Forrest 26 High Fair 1990 Recreation
Ms06135 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 26 Low — — Recreation
Lake Neoma Dam Mississippi Madison 26 High Poor 1939 Recreation
Bentonia Watershed Structure 6 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 26 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06547 Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 26 Undetermined — — Recreation
Gaddis Farms Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 26 Undetermined — — Recreation
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-01 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 10b Dam Mississippi Tippah 26 Low — 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05965 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 26 Low — — Recreation
Lake Marcella Dam Mississippi Lafayette 26 Low — 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04762 Lake Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 26 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05962 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 26 Low — — Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-05 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low — 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
I C G R R Reservoir Mccomb Dam Mississippi Pike 26 High Satisfactory 1903 Water Supply
Ms05075 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 26 Low — — Recreation
Prassell Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 26 Low Poor — Recreation
Ms05002 Lake Dam Mississippi Lowndes 26 Low — — Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-16 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06971 Lake Dam Mississippi Alcorn 26 Low — — Recreation
Ms06929 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 26 High Not Rated — Recreation
Ms06767 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 26 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05386 Lake Dam Mississippi Clarke 26 Undetermined — — Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-21 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04018 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 26 Low — — Recreation
Ms06859 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 26 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Ms06724 Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 26 Undetermined Not Rated — 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
Lake C Dam Mississippi Forrest 26 Low — — Recreation
Hampton Dam Mississippi Choctaw 26 Low — 2000 Flood Risk Reduction
Crescent Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 26 High Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Ms04818 Lake Dam Mississippi Clay 26 Low — — Recreation
Ms05772 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 26 Low — — Recreation
Ms06142 Lake Dam Mississippi Itawamba 26 Low — — Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-12 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04602 Lake Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 26 Low — — Recreation
Ms05805 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 26 Low — — Recreation
Ms05916 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 26 Low — — Recreation
Ms04026 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 26 Low — — Recreation
Ms04567 Lake Dam Mississippi Kemper 26 Low — — Recreation
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-14 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 26 Low — 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Smith Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 26 Low — — Recreation
Ms06128 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 26 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05301 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 26 Undetermined — — Recreation
Westlake Dam Mississippi Madison 26 High Fair 1986 Recreation
Lake Mary Martha Dam Mississippi Scott 26 Low — 2013 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-09 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low — 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Okonatie WS Str Ut 25 2 Dam Mississippi Union 26 Low — 1958 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.