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
Ms05510 Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05306 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Recreation
Harrington Lake Dam Mississippi Webster 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Mccrory Dam Mississippi Attala 22 Low — 1996 Recreation
Boggan Dam Mississippi Simpson 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05978 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04068 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06716 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 22 Low — — Recreation
John F Piker Lake Dam Mississippi Amite 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06394 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Lynn Robertson Dam Mississippi Greene 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms03906 Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06423 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
East Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 22 Low — — Recreation
James A Ventress Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 22 Low — — Recreation
Perry Creek Watershed Structure Y-19c-2 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-02 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Herbert Lee Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 22 Low — — Recreation
Effluent Holding Pond #4 Mississippi Lowndes 22 Low — 2016 Other
Jackson Sewage Lagoon Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Other
Clifton Mcleod Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05914 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low — — Recreation
Holiday Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Ms07092 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ralph Harris Lake Dam Mississippi Union 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06396 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05844 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms05981 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
J B White Pond Dam Mississippi Hinds 21 Low — — Recreation
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-13 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 21 Low — 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Cheramie Dam No. 2 Mississippi Wilkinson 21 Low — — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Yates Lake Dam Mississippi Neshoba 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms04444 Lake Dam Mississippi Neshoba 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Lancaster Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 21 Low Fair — Recreation
B L Sullivan Pond Dam Mississippi Lowndes 21 Low — — Recreation
Bogue WS Str Y-30-095 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 21 High Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-084 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 21 Low Fair 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Long Creek Watershed Y-11a-07 Dam Mississippi Attala 21 Low — 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05472 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 21 Low — — Recreation
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-066 Dam Mississippi Webster 21 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-73 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 21 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05363 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 21 Low Fair — Recreation
W H Austin Pond Dam Mississippi DeSoto 21 Low Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-10 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 21 Low — 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05700 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 21 Low — — Recreation
Barr Lake Dam Mississippi Clay 21 Low — 2016 Recreation
Dedoe Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms04652 Lake Dam Mississippi Noxubee 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms07265 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms05352 Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 21 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.