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
Ms05962 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 26 Low — — Recreation
Ms05544 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 26 Low — — Recreation
Andersons Canal Structure 2 Dam Mississippi Marion 26 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04467 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 26 Low — — Recreation
Ms05266 Lake Dam Mississippi Clarke 26 Low — — Recreation
Refuge Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 26 Low Poor — Recreation
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 23 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 26 Low — 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Wayne Mccarstle Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 26 Undetermined — 1993 Recreation
Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-04 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 26 Low — 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05799 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 26 Low — — Recreation
Bentonia Watershed Structure 5 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 26 High Poor 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Cash Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 26 Low — 2010 Recreation
Ms04248 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 26 Low — — Recreation
Tuscan Hills Dam #1 Mississippi Lafayette 26 Low — 2009 Recreation
Chunky River Number 14a Dam Mississippi Newton 26 Low — 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Forest Dam Mississippi Warren 26 High Fair 1974 Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-05 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low — 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-07 Dam Mississippi Carroll 26 Low — 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04567 Lake Dam Mississippi Kemper 26 Low — — Recreation
Ms04762 Lake Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 26 Undetermined — — Recreation
Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 Mississippi Lee 26 High Fair 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06128 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 26 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05075 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 26 Low — — Recreation
Ms06142 Lake Dam Mississippi Itawamba 26 Low — — Recreation
Upper Yockanookany WS Str 1 Dam Mississippi Choctaw 25 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Dean Lake Mississippi Marshall 25 Low Not Rated 1953 Recreation
International Paper Company Lagoon Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms06835 Lake Dam Mississippi Benton 25 Low — — Recreation
Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-05 Dam Mississippi Benton 25 Low — 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Depoyster Lake Dam Mississippi Prentiss 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms06821 Lake Dam Mississippi Scott 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms07120 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 25 Low — — Recreation
Lake Greenbrook Dam Mississippi DeSoto 25 High Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Ms06322 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 25 Low — — Recreation
B C Barksdale Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Adams 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms07023 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms06551 Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 25 Undetermined — — Recreation
Hearst Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms05444 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms05801 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 25 Undetermined — — Recreation
Bridgefield Estates Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 25 High Fair 1997 Recreation
Armstrong Lake Adams County Dam Mississippi Adams 25 Low — — Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-27 Dam Mississippi Carroll 25 Low — 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
J H Billings Pond Dam Mississippi Tippah 25 Low — — Recreation
Letourneau Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Low — 1955 Recreation
Ms04829 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 25 Low — — Recreation
Luchasetto Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms05463 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 25 Low — — Recreation
Purks Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Low — — Recreation
Martin Lake Dam Mississippi Franklin 25 Low — — 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.