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
Lake Serene East Dam Mississippi Lamar 25 Low — 1960 Recreation
Ms06774 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Undetermined — — Recreation
Coon Creek Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
West Hatchie Watershed Structure 09 Dam Mississippi Tippah 25 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Bennett Dam Mississippi Itawamba 25 Low — 1997 Recreation
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-14 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 25 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05033 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 25 Low — — Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-04 Dam Mississippi Carroll 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04281 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms03953 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms05444 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 25 Low — — Recreation
J H Billings Pond Dam Mississippi Tippah 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms05463 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 25 Low — — Recreation
Purks Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Low — — Recreation
International Paper Company Lagoon Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Low — — Recreation
Lake Gary Dam Mississippi Hinds 25 Low — 1997 Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-27 Dam Mississippi Carroll 25 Low — 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
E L Howry Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 25 Low — — Recreation
Brown Lake # 1 Dam Mississippi Adams 25 Low — 2020 Recreation
Ms05321 Lake Dam Mississippi Benton 25 Low — — Recreation
J. K. Hurdle Lake Mississippi Marshall 25 Low Not Rated 1935 Flood Risk Reduction
Otoucalofa Creek Y-15-4 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 25 High Poor 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-32 Dam Mississippi Carroll 25 Low Satisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Sportsman Club Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 25 Low — — Recreation
Mchann Lake Mississippi Hinds 25 Low Not Rated 1973 Recreation
Mosal Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 25 Low — — Recreation
Alberta Hills Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 25 Low — — Recreation
Hill Lake Dam Mississippi Prentiss 25 Significant Unsatisfactory 2017 Recreation
Hall Lake Ms00144 Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Low — — Recreation
Robinson Dam Mississippi Hinds 25 Low — 1996 Recreation
Sullivan Pond Dam Mississippi Lamar 25 Low — 2007 Recreation
Macmorrow Hammett Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 25 Low — — Recreation
Beland Petree Pond Dam Mississippi Panola 25 Low — — Recreation
Booth Lake Dam Mississippi Webster 25 Low — 2007 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mafes North Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 25 Low — 2022 Irrigation
Lake Lowndes State Park Lake Dam Mississippi Lowndes 25 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06044 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 25 Low — — Recreation
Tithelo Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 25 Low — — Recreation
Luchasetto Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 25 Low — — Recreation
Leroy George Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 25 Low — — Recreation
Burgess Lake Ms02535 Dam Mississippi Lee 25 Low Poor — Recreation
Prosser Farm Dam Mississippi Pearl River 25 Low — — Recreation
B C Barksdale Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Adams 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms05133 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 25 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05040 Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 25 Low — — Recreation
Kent Jones Dam Mississippi Simpson 25 Low — 2002 Recreation
Ms04463 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 25 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms07314 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 25 Low — — Recreation
Ms06053 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 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.