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
Walnut Hills Lake Dam Mississippi Benton 22 Low — 1993 Recreation
Ms04571 Lake Dam Mississippi Kemper 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06285 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05066 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 22 Low — — Recreation
Oaklimeter Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-06 Dam Mississippi Benton 22 Low — 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-23-07 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 22 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Kitchings Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06052 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05982 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 22 Low — — Recreation
Galyon Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 22 Low — — Recreation
W R Farris Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Warren 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06301 Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Effluent Holding Pond #4 Mississippi Lowndes 22 Low — 2016 Other
Herbert Lee Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 22 Low — — Recreation
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-02 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Perry Creek Watershed Structure Y-19c-2 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Jackson Sewage Lagoon Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Other
James A Ventress Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 22 Low — — Recreation
East Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06423 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms03906 Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 22 Low — — Recreation
Lynn Robertson Dam Mississippi Greene 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06394 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
John F Piker Lake Dam Mississippi Amite 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06716 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms04068 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05978 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Boggan Dam Mississippi Simpson 22 Low — — Recreation
Mccrory Dam Mississippi Attala 22 Low — 1996 Recreation
Harrington Lake Dam Mississippi Webster 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05306 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05510 Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Howard Parker Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Clifton Mcleod Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Crc Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low — 1990 Recreation
Ms05951 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 22 Low — — Recreation
Cameron Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low — 2015 Recreation
Ms06844 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms03969 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Francis Lowery Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 22 Undetermined Satisfactory 1945 Recreation
Harwell Pond Dam Mississippi Lafayette 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05914 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06303 Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Holiday Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Country Club Lake Ms02448 Dam Mississippi Neshoba 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms04401 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06125 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05597 Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 22 Low — — Recreation
Spencer Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms07132 Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 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.