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
Mccrory Dam Mississippi Attala 22 Low — 1996 Recreation
Ms05578 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-02 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low Unsatisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
James A Ventress Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05929 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms07075 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 22 Low — — Recreation
Ellison Creek Watershed Structure 7 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 22 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04680 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 22 Low — — Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure 8 Dam Mississippi Madison 22 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06800 Lake Dam Mississippi Scott 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Harwell Pond Dam Mississippi Lafayette 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05780 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Recreation
Lake Stella Mississippi Madison 22 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Ms04240 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms07101 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06939 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05289 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms06733 Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 22 Low — — Recreation
Ms05139 Lake Dam Mississippi Grenada 22 Low — — Recreation
Dennery Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 22 Low Not Rated 1952 Recreation
Ellison Creek Waterhed Structure 4 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 22 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05212 Lake Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 22 Low — — Recreation
J P Woods Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06676 Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 22 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05066 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 22 Low — — Recreation
Bounds Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 22 High Fair 1950 Recreation
Ms06630 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04234 Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms07069 Lake Dam Mississippi Choctaw 21 Low — — Recreation
Lake Serene North Dam Mississippi Lamar 21 High Fair 1968 Recreation
Lake A Dam Mississippi Forrest 21 Low — — Recreation
Steele Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 21 Low — 1995 Recreation
Lake Dorothy Dam Mississippi Scott 21 Low — 2005 Recreation
Ms06491 Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05572 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 21 Low — — Recreation
Openwood Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 21 Undetermined Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Ms06186 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 21 Low — — Recreation
Coleman Lake Dam Mississippi Union 21 Low — 2020 Recreation
Ms06951 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms07194 Lake Dam Mississippi Covington 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y-7-04 Mississippi Panola 21 Low — — Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06948 Lake Dam Mississippi Montgomery 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms06720 Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06694 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Hester Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 21 Undetermined — 2003 Recreation
Ms07222 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Brown Dam Mississippi Yazoo 21 Undetermined — 1995 Recreation
Ms04890 Lake Dam Mississippi Lowndes 21 Low Poor — Recreation
Tuscan Hills #2 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 21 Low — 2009 Recreation
Ms06270 Lake Dam Mississippi George 21 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.