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
Ms04800 Lake Dam Mississippi Noxubee 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05373 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms06048 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05618 Lake Dam Mississippi Newton 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05837 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms04402 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05849 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 23 Low — — Recreation
Short Fork Pond Dam Mississippi DeSoto 23 High Fair — Recreation
Crenshaw Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 23 Low — 1979 Recreation
Ms05992 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05995 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 23 Low — — Recreation
Upper Tallahatchie Structurte Lt-10-01 Dam Mississippi Tippah 23 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05827 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 23 Low — — Recreation
Abotlapoota WS Str Y-34-16 Dam Mississippi Carroll 23 Low — 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-36 Dam Mississippi Carroll 23 Low — 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-051 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 23 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05684 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 23 Low — — Recreation
Tallahaga Creek Structure 12 Dam Mississippi Winston 23 Low — 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06102 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Barnett Dam Mississippi Panola 23 Low — — Flood Risk Reduction
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-02 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 23 Low — 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Anderson Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 23 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Ms04850 Lake Dam Mississippi Clay 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05754 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06050 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms04934 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Burnt Corn WS Str 1 Dam Mississippi Madison 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04009 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 23 Low — — Recreation
Embry Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 23 Low Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Cross Creek Dam - West Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 23 High Fair 1997 Recreation
Ms05665 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms04394 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms03920 Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 23 Low — — Recreation
Camp Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 23 Undetermined — 2010 Recreation
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-05 Dam Mississippi Tate 23 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Tate Lake Dam Mississippi Union 23 Low — — Recreation
Heaslip Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 23 Low — — Recreation
Bernard Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms04979 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms06079 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05956 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 23 Low — — Recreation
Fleming Lake Dam Mississippi Lowndes 23 Low — 1982 Recreation
Spring Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 23 High Fair 1950 Recreation
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-26 Dam Mississippi Carroll 23 Low — 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05764 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04985 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05378 Lake Dam Mississippi Clarke 23 Low — — Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-07 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 23 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05890 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05315 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 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.