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
Ms05699 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 24 Low — — Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-50 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 24 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Trotters Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 24 Low — — Recreation
Andover North Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 24 Low — 2002 Recreation
Lake Serene Southeast Dam Mississippi Lamar 24 High Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Chiwapa Watershed Structure 49 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 24 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Queens Hill Club Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 24 Undetermined — — Recreation
West Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 24 High Poor 1968 Recreation
Ms05600 Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 24 Low — — Recreation
Ms05539 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 24 Low — — Recreation
Ms04999 Lake Dam Mississippi Lowndes 24 Low — — Recreation
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-058 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 24 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06026 Lake Dam Mississippi Kemper 24 Low — — Recreation
Montgomery Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 24 Low — — Recreation
Lake Catherine Dam Mississippi Hinds 24 High Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Ms05172 Lake Dam Mississippi Calhoun 24 Low — — Recreation
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-034 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 24 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-043 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 24 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04464 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 24 Undetermined — — Recreation
Lake Tallaha Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 24 Low — — Recreation
Ms05693 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 24 Low — — Recreation
Lake Claude Bennett Dam Mississippi Jasper 24 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04312 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 24 Low — — Recreation
Ms05746 Lake Dam Mississippi Newton 23 Low — — Recreation
Burnt Corn WS Str 1 Dam Mississippi Madison 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G 6 11 Dam Mississippi Benton 23 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04009 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05992 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 23 Low — — Recreation
Clarkco State Park Dam Mississippi Clarke 23 Low Poor — Recreation
Ainsworth Dam Mississippi Simpson 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05890 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05373 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms06079 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms06416 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06782 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 23 Low — — Recreation
Embry Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 23 Low Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Ms07074 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms06921 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms06933 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms06988 Lake Dam Mississippi Prentiss 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms06573 Lake Dam Mississippi Pike 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06620 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 23 Low — — Recreation
Ton Lake Dam Mississippi Harrison 23 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Ms06419 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06869 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-02 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 23 Low — 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
John Young Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 23 Low — — Recreation
Long Creek Watershed Structure Y-11a-24 Dam Mississippi Panola 23 Low — 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Segrest Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 23 Low — 1995 Recreation
Ms04601 Lake Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 23 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.