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
Ms07283 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05383 Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms07130 Lake Dam Mississippi Walthall 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Mcmullen Lake Dam Mississippi Webster 22 Low - - Recreation
Bentonia Watershed Structure 4 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 22 Low - 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07132 Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 22 Low - - Recreation
James E. Davis Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 22 Low - 2006 Recreation
Ms06716 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms04044 Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms07161 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 22 Low - - Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure 8 Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low - 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
The Pond Dam Mississippi Madison 22 High Fair 2016 Recreation
Muddy Creek WS Str 5 Dam Mississippi Tippah 22 High Poor 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06316 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms07162 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05468 Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms06094 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 22 Low - - Recreation
Harrington Lake Dam Mississippi Webster 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms04505 Lake Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05168 Lake Dam Mississippi Grenada 22 Low - - Recreation
Robinwood Lake Number 1 Dam Mississippi Harrison 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05780 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low - - Recreation
J G House Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low - 2000 Recreation
Ms05120 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms04701 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 22 Low - - Recreation
Sasser Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
Russell Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 22 Undetermined - 2002 Recreation
Kitchings Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05139 Lake Dam Mississippi Grenada 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05212 Lake Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low - - Recreation
Aldy Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 22 Low - 1997 Recreation
James A Ventress Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05160 Lake Dam Mississippi Grenada 22 Low - - Recreation
Boggan Dam Mississippi Simpson 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms03986 Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 22 Low - - Recreation
Berry Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 22 Low - 1994 Recreation
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-02 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05018 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05855 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05978 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms04240 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 22 Low - - Recreation
Effluent Holding Pond #4 Mississippi Lowndes 22 Low - 2016 Other
Ms05929 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low - - Recreation
Massey Dam Mississippi Rankin 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms04401 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 22 Low - - Recreation
Cooks Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low - - Recreation
Darden Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 Low Poor 1943 Recreation
Ms06052 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 22 Low - - Recreation
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 22 Low - 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 10 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 22 Low - 1976 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.