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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
E L Howry Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 25 Low - - Recreation
Camelot Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 High Fair 1969 Recreation
Lake Nirvana Dam Mississippi Webster 25 High Poor 1960 Other
Martin Lake Dam Mississippi Franklin 25 Low - - Recreation
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam Mississippi Tippah 25 Low - 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05133 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 25 Undetermined - - Recreation
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 23 Dam Mississippi Tippah 25 Low - 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05335 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms03953 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms06821 Lake Dam Mississippi Scott 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms06783 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms06224 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 25 Low - - Recreation
Plunkett Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms07023 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms06736 Lake Dam Mississippi Franklin 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms04584 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 25 Low - - Recreation
Lake Serene East Dam Mississippi Lamar 25 Low - 1960 Recreation
Ms05348 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 25 Undetermined - - Recreation
Mafes North Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 25 Low - 2022 Irrigation
Ms04374 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms04871 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 25 Low - - Recreation
Depoyster Lake Dam Mississippi Prentiss 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms05444 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 25 Low - - Recreation
Big Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam Mississippi Jasper 25 Low - 1982 Flood Risk Reduction
Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y 7 08 Dam Mississippi Panola 25 Low - 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Burgess Lake Ms02535 Dam Mississippi Lee 25 Low Poor - Recreation
Mosal Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 25 Low - - Recreation
West Hatchie Watershed Structure 36 Dam Mississippi Tippah 25 Low - 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
E L Goff Dam Mississippi Copiah 25 Low - - Recreation
Houston Primos Dam Mississippi Madison 25 High Fair 2006 Recreation
Mchann Lake Mississippi Hinds 25 Low Not Rated 1973 Recreation
Risher Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 25 Low - 1976 Recreation
Beland Petree Pond Dam Mississippi Panola 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms06604 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 25 Undetermined - - Recreation
Savannah Lake Dam Mississippi Webster 25 Low Not Rated - Recreation
B C Barksdale Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Adams 25 Low - - Recreation
North Brandon Shores Dam Mississippi Rankin 25 High Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-32 Dam Mississippi Carroll 25 Low Satisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
J B White Lake Nubmer 2 Dam Mississippi Hinds 25 Low - - Recreation
John E Dunlap Pond Dam Mississippi Panola 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms06774 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Undetermined - - Recreation
Magnolia Trace Dam Mississippi Pike 25 Undetermined - - Recreation
Plum Creek Nursery Number 2 Dam Mississippi Wayne 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms04829 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 25 Low - - Recreation
Letourneau Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Low - 1955 Recreation
Kennedy Lake Mississippi Lee 25 Low Not Rated 1960 Recreation
Dean Lake Mississippi Marshall 25 Low Not Rated 1953 Recreation
Prosser Farm Dam Mississippi Pearl River 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms05458 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 25 Low - - Recreation
Corr Williams Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 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.