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
Ms05572 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 21 Low — — Recreation
Openwood Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 21 Undetermined Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Coleman Lake Dam Mississippi Union 21 Low — 2020 Recreation
Ms06720 Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06300 Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms07021 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms04224 Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 21 Low — — Recreation
Maywood Subdivision - Shahkoka Dam Mississippi DeSoto 21 High Unsatisfactory 1948 Recreation
Ms06270 Lake Dam Mississippi George 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Brown Dam Mississippi Yazoo 21 Undetermined — 1995 Recreation
Zero Hunting Club Lake Dam Mississippi Grenada 21 Low — 2012 Recreation
Ms05405 Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms06491 Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06948 Lake Dam Mississippi Montgomery 21 Low — — Recreation
Quail Run Lake Dam Mississippi Prentiss 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04890 Lake Dam Mississippi Lowndes 21 Low Poor — Recreation
Ms07089 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04702 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms06186 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 21 Low — — Recreation
Lake A Dam Mississippi Forrest 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms07222 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06740 Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06555 Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06293 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Lake Serene North Dam Mississippi Lamar 21 High Fair 1968 Recreation
Ms05723 Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 21 Low — — Recreation
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-053 Dam Mississippi Webster 21 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Long Creek Watershed Y-11a-07 Dam Mississippi Attala 21 Low — 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04482 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 21 Low — — Recreation
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-066 Dam Mississippi Webster 21 Low — 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06436 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04839 Lake Dam Mississippi Noxubee 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms06672 Lake Dam Mississippi Leake 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Evans Lake Ms00145 Dam Mississippi Warren 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms05844 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms06987 Lake Dam Mississippi Prentiss 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms05352 Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 21 Low — — Recreation
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-13 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 21 Low — 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04690 Lake Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 21 Low — — Recreation
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-054 Dam Mississippi Webster 21 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Mississippi State College Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 21 Low — — Recreation
Ms05292 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 21 Low — — Recreation
Cheramie Dam No. 2 Mississippi Wilkinson 21 Low — — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lancaster Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 21 Low Fair — Recreation
Ms06517 Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-04 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 21 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-30 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 21 Low — 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Ben Vaughn Lake Dam Mississippi Lowndes 21 Low — 1996 Recreation
Ms04622 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 21 Low — — Recreation
Goldsmith Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 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.