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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
Bentonia Watershed Structure 6 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 26 Low - 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Mcgowan Lake Mississippi Rankin 26 High Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Lake C Dam Mississippi Forrest 26 Low - - Recreation
Smith Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 26 Low - - Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-22 Dam Mississippi Carroll 26 Low - 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04370 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 26 Low - - Recreation
Ms04567 Lake Dam Mississippi Kemper 26 Low - - Recreation
Turkey Fork Mississippi Greene 26 Low Not Rated 1973 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Ms04026 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 26 Low - - Recreation
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-H Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low - 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Tuscan Hills Dam #1 Mississippi Lafayette 26 Low - 2009 Recreation
Ms04762 Lake Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Cash Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 26 Low - 2010 Recreation
Ms05386 Lake Dam Mississippi Clarke 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Wayne Mccarstle Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 26 Undetermined - 1993 Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-14 Dam Mississippi Benton 26 Low - 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Chunky River Number 14a Dam Mississippi Newton 26 Low - 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-12 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 26 Low - 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05002 Lake Dam Mississippi Lowndes 26 Low - - Recreation
Ms06128 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms05531 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 26 Low - - Recreation
Ms04497 Lake Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 26 Low - - Recreation
Ms06135 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 26 Low - - Recreation
Andersons Canal Structure 2 Dam Mississippi Marion 26 Undetermined - - Recreation
Luchasetto Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 25 Low - - Recreation
Lake Greenbrook Dam Mississippi DeSoto 25 High Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Ms05033 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms06761 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Undetermined - - Recreation
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam Mississippi Tippah 25 Low - 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04439 Lake Dam Mississippi Neshoba 25 Low - - Recreation
E L Howry Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 25 Low - - Recreation
Sullivan Pond Dam Mississippi Lamar 25 Low - 2007 Recreation
Ms05801 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 25 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06754 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06229 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms03953 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 25 Low - - Recreation
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-14 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 Low - 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Raymond Brothers Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 25 Low - - Recreation
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-13 Dam Mississippi Marshall 25 Low - 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
B C Barksdale Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Adams 25 Low - - Recreation
West Hatchie Watershed Structure 37 Dam Mississippi Tippah 25 Low - 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
International Paper Company Lagoon Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Low - - Recreation
Natchez Trace Villa Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 25 Low - - Recreation
Armstrong Lake Adams County Dam Mississippi Adams 25 Low - - Recreation
Yarbrough Lake Dam Mississippi Prentiss 25 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms04107 Lake Dam Mississippi Hancock 25 Low - - Recreation
Prosser Farm Dam Mississippi Pearl River 25 Low - - Recreation
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 23 Dam Mississippi Tippah 25 Low - 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Mrs Pauline Taylor Pond Dam Mississippi Panola 25 Low - - Recreation
Mosal Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 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.