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
Ton Lake Dam Mississippi Harrison 23 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Barnett Dam Mississippi Panola 23 Low — — Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06329 Lake Dam Mississippi Lincoln 23 Low — — Recreation
John Young Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05992 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 23 Low — — Recreation
Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 23 High Poor 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G 6 11 Dam Mississippi Benton 23 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
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
Ms06614 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms07278 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 23 Low — — Recreation
Clarkco State Park Dam Mississippi Clarke 23 Low Poor — Recreation
Ms06573 Lake Dam Mississippi Pike 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06620 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05995 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05754 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Tate Lake Dam Mississippi Union 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms06122 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 23 Low — — Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-07 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 23 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06869 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-05 Dam Mississippi Tate 23 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Fleming Lake Dam Mississippi Lowndes 23 Low — 1982 Recreation
Spring Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 23 High Fair 1950 Recreation
Ms06140 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Carroll Horn Dam Mississippi Simpson 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Donna Dam Mississippi Lafayette 23 Low — 2004 Recreation
Tillatoba Creek WS Str Y-17b-06 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 23 Significant Fair 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04601 Lake Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms04394 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05827 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 23 Low — — Recreation
Camp Hopewell Dam Mississippi Lafayette 23 Low — 1999 Recreation
Marter Lake Dam Mississippi Webster 23 Low — — Irrigation
Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam Mississippi Leake 23 Significant Poor 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Sp-4 Dam Mississippi Choctaw 23 Low — 2004 Tailings
Ms04934 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Crenshaw Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 23 Low — 1979 Recreation
Ms06079 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 23 Low — — Recreation
Ainsworth Dam Mississippi Simpson 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Short Fork Pond Dam Mississippi DeSoto 23 High Fair — Recreation
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-051 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 23 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Sp-1b Mississippi Kemper 23 Low — 2012 Debris Control
Ms05373 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms04009 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms04850 Lake Dam Mississippi Clay 23 Low — — Recreation
Otoucalofa Creek Y-15-1 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 23 High Poor 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05684 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05869 Lake Dam Mississippi Newton 23 Low — — Recreation
W R Farris Lake Number 3 Dam Mississippi Warren 23 Low — — Recreation
Cross Creek Dam - West Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 23 High Fair 1997 Recreation
Ms05890 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 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.