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
Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 13 Dam Mississippi Tippah 22 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Cameron Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low — 2015 Recreation
Ms06873 Lake Dam Mississippi Alcorn 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05120 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05982 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05695 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms04571 Lake Dam Mississippi Kemper 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05018 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 22 Low — — Recreation
Britton Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 22 High Fair 2004 Recreation
Ms07116 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 22 Low — — Recreation
Aldy Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 22 Low — 1997 Recreation
Ms06914 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05721 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms03986 Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06310 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms04680 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 22 Low — — Recreation
Ellison Creek Watershed Structure 7 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 22 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07075 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05929 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Recreation
James A Ventress Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 22 Low — — Recreation
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-02 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05578 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Mccrory Dam Mississippi Attala 22 Low — 1996 Recreation
Ascalmore Structure Yo-30-15 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 22 Low — 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05951 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06394 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Arrowhead Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 High Unsatisfactory 1947 Recreation
Ralph Harris Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Sasser Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
Ms03958 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 22 Low — — Recreation
Mill Creek WS Str Lt-14b-1 Dam Mississippi Union 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07162 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05855 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low — — Recreation
Ridgway Management Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms07161 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05788 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms04701 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 22 Low — — Recreation
Lynn Robertson Dam Mississippi Greene 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms07308 Lake Dam Mississippi Amite 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06618 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms03969 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05606 Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms07130 Lake Dam Mississippi Walthall 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms07283 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms07132 Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 22 Low — — Recreation
Herbert Lee Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05597 Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 22 Low — — Recreation
Holiday Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Muddy Creek WS Str 5 Dam Mississippi Tippah 22 High Poor 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04034 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 22 Undetermined Satisfactory — 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.