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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
Burgess Lake Ms02535 Dam Mississippi Lee 25 Low Poor - Recreation
Strong Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Low Fair 1947 Recreation
Houston Primos Dam Mississippi Madison 25 High Fair 2006 Recreation
Ms07314 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms06314 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 25 Low - - Recreation
Dogwood Lake Ms01500 Dam Mississippi Forrest 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms06190 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 25 Low - - Recreation
Jack Foster Lake Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 25 Low - 1998 Recreation
Ms06736 Lake Dam Mississippi Franklin 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms06551 Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 25 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06754 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06229 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 25 Low - - Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-28 Dam Mississippi Carroll 25 Low - 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
D Carmichael Pond Dam Mississippi Tippah 25 Undetermined - - Recreation
Dean Lake Mississippi Marshall 25 Low Not Rated 1953 Recreation
Ms05321 Lake Dam Mississippi Benton 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms04830 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms04281 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 25 Low - - Recreation
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-39 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 25 Low - 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Camelot Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 High Fair 1969 Recreation
Robinson Dam Mississippi Hinds 25 Low - 1996 Recreation
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam Mississippi Tippah 25 Low - 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Hill Lake Dam Mississippi Prentiss 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 2017 Recreation
West Hatchie Watershed Structure 36 Dam Mississippi Tippah 25 Low - 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Risher Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 25 Low - 1976 Recreation
North Brandon Shores Dam Mississippi Rankin 25 High Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
Long Creek WS Str Y-11a-04 Dam Mississippi Attala 25 Low Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Plum Creek Nursery Number 2 Dam Mississippi Wayne 25 Low - - Recreation
Crossed Arrow Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 25 Low - - Recreation
Sullivan Pond Dam Mississippi Lamar 25 Low - 2007 Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-32 Dam Mississippi Carroll 25 Low Satisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Lowndes State Park Lake Dam Mississippi Lowndes 25 Undetermined - - Recreation
Gayle Evans Lake Dam Mississippi Franklin 25 Undetermined Fair - Recreation
Ms05444 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 25 Low - - Recreation
Alberta Hills Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 25 Low - - Recreation
Ms06774 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms05963 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 Low - - Recreation
Plunkett Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 25 Low - - Recreation
Beland Petree Pond Dam Mississippi Panola 25 Low - - Recreation
Craddock Lake Dam Mississippi Tishomingo 25 High Unsatisfactory 1980 Recreation
Greasy Creek WS Str Lt-1a-11 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Long Creek Watershed Structure Y-11a-06 Dam Mississippi Panola 25 Low - 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Hotophia Creek Watershed Structure Y-10a-66 Dam Mississippi Panola 25 Low - 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-03 Dam Mississippi Tate 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Letourneau Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Low - 1955 Recreation
Lake Serene East Dam Mississippi Lamar 25 Low - 1960 Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-04 Dam Mississippi Benton 25 Low - 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Mosal Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 25 Low - - Recreation
Lake Nirvana Dam Mississippi Webster 25 High Poor 1960 Other
Ms06114 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 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.