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
Ms05808 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 23 Low — — Recreation
Rainbow Lakes # 5 Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1977 Recreation
The Highlands Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 23 Undetermined — 2006 Recreation
Arrow Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 23 Low Poor — Recreation
Tate Lake Dam Mississippi Union 23 Low — — Recreation
Pleasant Ridge Estates Dam Mississippi Forrest 23 High Fair 1997 Recreation
Ms04315 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 23 Low — — Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-51 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 23 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06873 Lake Dam Mississippi Alcorn 22 Low — — Recreation
Cooks Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Recreation
Riverdale Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 22 Low — — Recreation
Rock Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 22 Low — 2003 Recreation
Ms07116 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 22 Low — — Recreation
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-23-07 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 22 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms03958 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 22 Low — — Recreation
Bennett York Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Low Fair — Recreation
The Pond Dam Mississippi Madison 22 High Fair 2016 Recreation
Holiday Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Ms06396 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms07092 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Emmit L Graves Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 22 Low — 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Jackson Sewage Lagoon Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Other
Ms07119 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms07043 Lake Dam Mississippi Choctaw 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06310 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 22 Low — — Recreation
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 10 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 22 Low — 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06657 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06338 Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06777 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06274 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06992 Lake Dam Mississippi Prentiss 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms07101 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04240 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms07283 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 22 Low — — Recreation
Lynn Robertson Dam Mississippi Greene 22 Low — — Recreation
J D Broome Pond Number 2 Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06618 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms07161 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 22 Low — — Recreation
Reed Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms07162 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06316 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Olen Burrage Jr Lake Dam Mississippi Neshoba 22 High Fair 1996 Recreation
Mark Simmons Lake Mississippi Holmes 22 Low Not Rated 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04680 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05478 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04372 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 22 Low — — Recreation
Ralph Harris Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05120 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05606 Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 22 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.