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
Fox Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Low Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Ms06618 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Mill Creek WS Str Lt-14b-1 Dam Mississippi Union 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07161 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 22 Low — — Recreation
Muddy Creek WS Str 5 Dam Mississippi Tippah 22 High Poor 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Rick Lake Mississippi Madison 22 Low — 2011 Recreation
Ms07162 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06316 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Willis Graves Lake Dam Mississippi Benton 22 Low — 1993 Recreation
Ms04680 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 22 Low — — Recreation
Cameron Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low — 2015 Recreation
Russell Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 22 Undetermined — 2002 Recreation
Ms04372 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05212 Lake Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05383 Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05510 Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Riverdale Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05120 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 22 Low — — Recreation
Murdy Pond Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms04360 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms03906 Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05914 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low — — Recreation
Jackson Sewage Lagoon Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Other
Lynn Robertson Dam Mississippi Greene 22 Low — — Recreation
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-02 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05695 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 Low — — Recreation
Dennery Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low Not Rated 1952 Recreation
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 22 Low — 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04401 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06125 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06126 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 22 Low — — Recreation
Sasser Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
Clifton Mcleod Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Cooks Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Recreation
J D Broome Pond Number 2 Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms03958 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 22 Low — — Recreation
Holiday Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Emmit L Graves Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Mccrory Dam Mississippi Attala 22 Low — 1996 Recreation
Ms05306 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05738 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms04383 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms04068 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Choctaw Lake Ms00133 Dam Mississippi Warren 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Bennett York Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Ms05468 Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 22 Low — — Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure 8 Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Berry Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 22 Low — 1994 Recreation
James E. Davis Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 22 Low — 2006 Recreation
Howard Parker Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 22 Undetermined — — 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.