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
Martin Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 24 Low - - Recreation
Montgomery Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 24 Low - - Recreation
Queens Hill Club Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 24 Undetermined - - Recreation
Lake Serene Southeast Dam Mississippi Lamar 24 High Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Ms05600 Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 24 Low - - Recreation
Vance Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 24 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06026 Lake Dam Mississippi Kemper 24 Low - - Recreation
Ms05957 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 24 Low - - Recreation
Briscoe Pond Dam Mississippi Lafayette 24 Low - - Recreation
Thomas Lake Dam Mississippi Leake 24 Low - 2014 Recreation
Girl Scout Camp Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 24 Low - - Recreation
James Herrington Dam Mississippi Lowndes 24 Low Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Ms05172 Lake Dam Mississippi Calhoun 24 Low - - Recreation
Retention Pond A Mississippi Kemper 24 Low - 2011 Other
Robert Riley Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 24 Low - - Recreation
Tallahaga Creek Structure 10 Dam Mississippi Winston 24 Low - 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-043 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 24 Low - 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Buchanan Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 24 Low - 2000 Recreation
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-058 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 24 Low - 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-14 Dam Mississippi Marshall 24 Low - 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04961 Lake Dam Mississippi Lowndes 24 Undetermined - - Recreation
Beaver Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 24 Low Unsatisfactory 1968 Recreation
Ms04619 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 24 Low - - Recreation
Holmes Land Company Dam Mississippi Holmes 23 Undetermined - 2001 Recreation
Ms06926 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 23 Low - - Recreation
Ms07176 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 23 Low - - Recreation
Tallahaga Creek Structure 12 Dam Mississippi Winston 23 Low - 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-07 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 23 Low - 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06974 Lake Dam Mississippi Prentiss 23 Low - - Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-02 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 23 Low - 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07074 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 23 Low - - Recreation
Ms06782 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 23 Low - - Recreation
Ms03920 Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 23 Low - - Recreation
Massey North Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 23 High Satisfactory 2008 Recreation
Ms05665 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 23 Low - - Recreation
Embry Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 23 Low Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Tim Singley Pond Dam Mississippi Marion 23 Low - - Recreation
Ms06937 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 23 Low - - Recreation
Ms05849 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 23 Low - - Recreation
Ms06102 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 23 Undetermined - - Recreation
Otoucalofa Creek Y-15-1 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 23 High Poor 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06419 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 23 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms07278 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 23 Low - - Recreation
Ms06869 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 23 Undetermined Not Rated - Recreation
Ton Lake Dam Mississippi Harrison 23 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Ms05618 Lake Dam Mississippi Newton 23 Low - - Recreation
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G 6 11 Dam Mississippi Benton 23 Low - 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04394 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 23 Undetermined - - Recreation
Turkey Creek Watershed Strucuture Y-20-66 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 23 Low - 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06079 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 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.