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
Ms05890 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 23 Low - - Recreation
Ms05956 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 23 Low - - Recreation
Ms05542 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 23 Low - - Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-51 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 23 Low - 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Tallahaga Creek WS Str 02 Dam Mississippi Winston 23 Low - 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Pine Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 23 High Satisfactory 1940 Recreation
Ms04934 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 23 Undetermined - - Recreation
John Young Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 23 Low - - Recreation
Mark Simmons Lake Mississippi Holmes 22 Low Not Rated 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Effluent Holding Pond #4 Mississippi Lowndes 22 Low - 2016 Other
Cameron Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low - 2015 Recreation
Ms06777 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 22 Low - - Recreation
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 22 Low - 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06310 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms07181 Lake Dam Mississippi Covington 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms07148 Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 22 Low - - Recreation
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-23-07 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 22 Low - 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06733 Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms07180 Lake Dam Mississippi Covington 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
East Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms06423 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Darden Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 Low Poor 1943 Recreation
Ms05721 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms06791 Lake Dam Mississippi Lowndes 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05374 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Rock Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 22 Low - 2003 Recreation
Ms07132 Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 22 Low - - Recreation
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 10 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 22 Low - 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Sasser Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
Ms07161 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms07162 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms06316 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms05160 Lake Dam Mississippi Grenada 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05478 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
James E. Davis Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 22 Low - 2006 Recreation
Lynn Robertson Dam Mississippi Greene 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05978 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ralph Harris Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Mill Creek WS Str Lt-14b-1 Dam Mississippi Union 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05597 Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05289 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low - - Recreation
Fox Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Low Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Jackson Sewage Lagoon Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low - - Other
Bentonia Watershed Structure 4 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 22 Low - 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Reed Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05855 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms04671 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05120 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 22 Low - - Recreation
J D Broome Pond Number 2 Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ellison Creek Watershed Structure 7 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 22 Low - 1961 Flood Risk Reduction

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.