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
Toposhaw Watershed Structure Y-27-01 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 25 Low — 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06774 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Undetermined — — Recreation
West Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 25 Low — — Recreation
R K Houston Lake Dam Mississippi Itawamba 25 Low — — Recreation
International Paper Company Lagoon Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Low — — Recreation
Coon Creek Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Serene East Dam Mississippi Lamar 25 Low — 1960 Recreation
Bennett Dam Mississippi Itawamba 25 Low — 1997 Recreation
Chunky River Watershed Structure 25 Dam Mississippi Newton 25 Low — 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Herman Hussey Dam Mississippi Lee 25 Low — 2001 Recreation
Maloney Dam Mississippi Yazoo 25 Low — — Recreation
Richardson Pond Dam Mississippi Hinds 25 Undetermined — — Recreation
Anderson Plant Dam Mississippi DeSoto 25 Low — — Recreation
John E Dunlap Pond Dam Mississippi Panola 25 Low — — Recreation
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-03 Dam Mississippi Tate 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04519 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 25 Low — — Recreation
Kendall Quinn Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 25 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
Ms03953 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 25 Low — — Recreation
Presbyterian Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 25 Undetermined — — Recreation
Andrew Jackson Boy Scout Dam Mississippi Copiah 25 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Erickson Lake Number 3 Dam Mississippi Noxubee 25 Low — — Recreation
Lake Wilhelmina Dam Mississippi Lee 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms04584 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 25 Low — — Recreation
Mill Watershed Structure Lt-14b-5 Dam Mississippi Union 25 Low — 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04463 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 25 Undetermined — — Recreation
Coleman Pond Ms02728 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 25 Low — — Recreation
Sportsman Club Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 25 Low — — Recreation
Mrs Roland Stacy Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 25 Undetermined Not Rated 1971 Recreation
Dogwood Lake Ms01500 Dam Mississippi Forrest 25 Low — — Recreation
Land O Lakes Dam Mississippi Noxubee 25 Low — — Recreation
Mchann Lake Mississippi Hinds 25 Low Not Rated 1973 Recreation
Plunkett Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 25 Low — — Recreation
Lake Luther Dam Mississippi Greene 25 Low — 1970 Recreation
Alberta Hills Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms05335 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 25 Low — — Recreation
Harrel Dam Mississippi Clay 25 Low — 1991 Recreation
B C Barksdale Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Adams 25 Low — — Recreation
Starkville Lagoon Number 2 Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 25 Low — — Other
Booth Lake Dam Mississippi Webster 25 Low — 2007 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mosal Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms05854 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 25 Low — — Recreation
Craddock Lake Dam Mississippi Tishomingo 25 High Unsatisfactory 1980 Recreation
Robinson Dam Mississippi Hinds 25 Low — 1996 Recreation
Burnt Corn WS Str 5 Dam Mississippi Madison 25 Low Poor 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Mafes North Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 25 Low — 2022 Irrigation
Peel Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms04374 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 Low — — Recreation
Lake Nirvana Dam Mississippi Webster 25 High Poor 1960 Other
Ms04107 Lake Dam Mississippi Hancock 25 Low — — Recreation
King Lake Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 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.