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
Ms05883 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms06573 Lake Dam Mississippi Pike 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Charlton Lake No. 3 Mississippi Madison 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms06620 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 23 Low — — Recreation
The Highlands Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 23 Undetermined — 2006 Recreation
Ms06869 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 23 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Pleasant Ridge Estates Dam Mississippi Forrest 23 High Fair 1997 Recreation
Ms04601 Lake Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 23 Low — — Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-51 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 23 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05827 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms04800 Lake Dam Mississippi Noxubee 23 Low — — Recreation
Ratliff Lake Dam Mississippi Alcorn 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms04822 Lake Dam Mississippi Clay 23 Low — — Recreation
Crenshaw Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 23 Low — 1979 Recreation
Camp Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 23 Undetermined — 2010 Recreation
Ms04979 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 23 Low — — Recreation
Massey North Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 23 High Satisfactory 2008 Recreation
Ms04985 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 23 Low — — Recreation
Sp-4 Dam Mississippi Choctaw 23 Low — 2004 Tailings
Ms04934 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06048 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms06079 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05665 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 23 Low — — Recreation
Sp-1b Mississippi Kemper 23 Low — 2012 Debris Control
John Young Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 23 Low — — Recreation
Upper Tallahatchie Structurte Lt-10-01 Dam Mississippi Tippah 23 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Anderson Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 23 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Otoucalofa Creek Y-15-1 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 23 High Poor 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-36 Dam Mississippi Carroll 23 Low — 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05618 Lake Dam Mississippi Newton 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05315 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 23 Low — — Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-02 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 23 Low — 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Bentonia Watershed Structure 7 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 23 High Poor 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Cross Creek Dam - West Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 23 High Fair 1997 Recreation
Bernard Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05764 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G 6 11 Dam Mississippi Benton 23 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04850 Lake Dam Mississippi Clay 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms05754 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Clarkco State Park Dam Mississippi Clarke 23 Low Poor — Recreation
Ms05684 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 23 Low — — Recreation
Tallahaga Creek WS Str 01 Dam Mississippi Winston 23 Low — 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05869 Lake Dam Mississippi Newton 23 Low — — Recreation
Ms04394 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 23 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05995 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 23 Low — — Recreation
Donna Dam Mississippi Lafayette 23 Low — 2004 Recreation
Woodville Trace Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 23 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-07 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 23 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05890 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 23 Low — — Recreation
Camp Hopewell Dam Mississippi Lafayette 23 Low — 1999 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.