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
Williams Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 24 Low — — Recreation
Back Nine Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 24 Low — — Recreation
Ms04861 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 24 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05070 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 24 Low — — Recreation
Ms05693 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 24 Low — — Recreation
Standing Pine Watershed Structure 9 Dam Mississippi Leake 24 Low — 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Serene Dam Mississippi Lamar 24 Low — — Recreation
Yesterday South Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 24 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Vance Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 24 Undetermined — — Recreation
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 Dam Mississippi Marshall 24 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Neil Payne Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 24 Low — 1999 Recreation
Ms04286 Lake Dam Mississippi Neshoba 24 Undetermined — — Recreation
Raymond Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 24 High Poor — Recreation
Magnolia Lakes Dam Mississippi Pearl River 24 Low — — Recreation
Gibens Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 24 Undetermined — 1992 Recreation
Lake Lille Dam Mississippi Rankin 24 Undetermined — 1998 Recreation
Porters Creek Watershed Structure 10 Dam Mississippi Tippah 24 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06085 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 24 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04070 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 24 Low — — Recreation
Ms06137 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 24 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04405 Lake Dam Mississippi Itawamba 24 Low — — Recreation
Ms05107 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 24 Low — — Recreation
Lake Cleveland Dam Mississippi Newton 24 Low — 2009 Recreation
Ms05354 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 24 Low Fair — Recreation
Ms00014 Dam Mississippi Attala 24 Low — — Flood Risk Reduction
Chiwapa Watershed Structure 49 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 24 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Hell Creek Watershed Structure Lt-9b-5 Dam Mississippi Tippah 24 Low — 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05600 Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 24 Low — — Recreation
Word of Truth Full Gospel Church Dam Mississippi Yazoo 24 High Poor —
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-058 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 24 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Briscoe Pond Dam Mississippi Lafayette 24 Low — — Recreation
Ramey Dam Mississippi Wayne 24 Low — — Recreation
Ms05539 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 24 Low — — Recreation
North Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6a-01 Dam Mississippi Tippah 24 Low — 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-038 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 24 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Anchor Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 24 High Poor 1965 Recreation
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-06 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 24 Low — 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Long Creek Watershed Structure Y-11a-23 Dam Mississippi Panola 24 Low — 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04999 Lake Dam Mississippi Lowndes 24 Low — — Recreation
Black Creek Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 24 Low Satisfactory 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Thomas Lake Dam Mississippi Leake 24 Low — 2014 Recreation
Ms06026 Lake Dam Mississippi Kemper 24 Low — — Recreation
Boyd Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 24 Low — — Recreation
Montgomery Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 24 Low — — Recreation
Lake of Pines Dam Mississippi Jackson 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1955 Recreation
Ms05172 Lake Dam Mississippi Calhoun 24 Low — — Recreation
Edmondson Pond Dam Mississippi Calhoun 24 Low — 1987 Recreation
Piney Woods Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 24 High Unsatisfactory 1949 Recreation
Will Bond INCorporated Pond #2 Dam Mississippi DeSoto 24 High — — Recreation
Ms04464 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 24 Undetermined — — 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.