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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
Ms05212 Lake Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low - - Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-06 Dam Mississippi Benton 22 Low - 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05939 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 22 Low - - Recreation
Kitchings Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05066 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms06126 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms04240 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 22 Low - - Recreation
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 10 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 22 Low - 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Choctaw Lake Ms00133 Dam Mississippi Warren 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-02 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05478 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms05374 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 19 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 22 Low - 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Dennery Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low Not Rated 1952 Recreation
The Pond Dam Mississippi Madison 22 High Fair 2016 Recreation
J D Broome Pond Number 2 Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms04401 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 22 Low - - Recreation
Mill Creek WS Str Lt-14b-1 Dam Mississippi Union 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Ralph Harris Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Sasser Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
Ms04505 Lake Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05982 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 22 Low - - Recreation
Mcmullen Lake Dam Mississippi Webster 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms03906 Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05510 Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Emmit L Graves Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 22 Low Fair - Recreation
Ms04701 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 22 Low - - Recreation
Fox Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Low Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Ms04680 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms04383 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05780 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low - - Recreation
Cooks Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05914 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05306 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05587 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms05464 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 22 Low - - Recreation
Bennett York Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Low Fair - Recreation
Russell Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 22 Undetermined - 2002 Recreation
Lake Bez Mississippi Copiah 22 Low - - Recreation
Rick Lake Mississippi Madison 22 Low - 2011 Recreation
Ms03969 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Muddy Creek WS Str 5 Dam Mississippi Tippah 22 High Poor 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Galloway Pond Dam Mississippi Lafayette 22 Undetermined - - Recreation
Pat Taylor Circle Bar Ranch Dam Mississippi Marion 22 Undetermined - 1989 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04671 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05120 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms04372 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 22 Low - - Recreation
Robinwood Lake Number 1 Dam Mississippi Harrison 22 Low - - Recreation
Ms05455 Lake Dam Mississippi Benton 22 Low - - Recreation
Perry Creek Watershed Structure Y-19c-2 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low - 1964 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.