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
Caldwell Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 21 Low - 1998 Recreation
Ms04858 Lake Dam Mississippi Monroe 21 Low - - Recreation
Ms07057 Lake Dam Mississippi Choctaw 21 Low - - Recreation
Ms04444 Lake Dam Mississippi Neshoba 21 Undetermined - - Recreation
Freeman Dam Mississippi Yazoo 21 Significant Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Ms06694 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 21 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06179 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 21 Low - - Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-34 Dam Mississippi Carroll 21 Low - 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Bogue Watershed Structure Y-30-052 Dam Mississippi Montgomery 21 Low - 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Tallahatchie Structure Lt-10-05 Dam Mississippi Tippah 21 Low - 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04404 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 21 Low - - Recreation
Ms05700 Lake Dam Mississippi Union 21 Low - - Recreation
Ms05303 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 21 Low - - Recreation
Zero Hunting Club Lake Dam Mississippi Grenada 21 Low - 2012 Recreation
Ms04516 Lake Dam Mississippi Itawamba 21 Low - - Recreation
Mississippi State College Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 21 Low - - Recreation
Goldsmith Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 21 Low - - Recreation
Ms06885 Lake Dam Mississippi Leake 21 Low - - Recreation
Ms06672 Lake Dam Mississippi Leake 21 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06106 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 21 Low - - Recreation
Ms06212 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson 21 Low - - Recreation
Ms05064 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 21 Low - - Recreation
Turkey Creek Watershed Structure Y-20-57 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 21 Low - 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06233 Lake Dam Mississippi Lincoln 21 Low - - Recreation
Ms05292 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 21 Low - - Recreation
Steele Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 21 Low - 1995 Recreation
Ms06223 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 21 Low - - Recreation
Ms04224 Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 21 Low - - Recreation
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-13 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 21 Low - 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05122 Lake Dam Mississippi Webster 21 Low - - Recreation
Locks Watershed Structure Lt-9a-1 Dam Mississippi Union 21 Low - 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06226 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 21 Undetermined - - Recreation
Tuscan Hills #2 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 21 Low - 2009 Recreation
Persimmon Creek Structure Y-21-03 Dam Mississippi Calhoun 21 Low - 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06838 Lake Dam Mississippi Benton 21 Low - - Recreation
Coleman Lake Dam Mississippi Union 21 Low - 2020 Recreation
Johnston Lake Ms01169 Dam Mississippi Jasper 21 Low - - Recreation
Ms07194 Lake Dam Mississippi Covington 21 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms07076 Lake Dam Mississippi Choctaw 21 Low - - Recreation
Cheramie Dam No. 2 Mississippi Wilkinson 21 Low - - Fish and Wildlife Pond
Ms04343 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 21 Low - - Recreation
Ms05723 Lake Dam Mississippi Tate 21 Low - - Recreation
Barr Lake Dam Mississippi Clay 21 Low - 2016 Recreation
Upper Yockanookany WS Str 2 Dam Mississippi Choctaw 21 High Fair 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Dedoe Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 21 Low - - Recreation
Lancaster Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 21 Low Fair - Recreation
Ms05438 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 21 Low - - Recreation
Lake A Dam Mississippi Forrest 21 Low - - Recreation
Ms07310 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 21 Undetermined - - Recreation
Pigeon Roost Watershed Structure Y-5-122 Dam Mississippi Marshall 21 Low - 1967 Flood Risk Reduction

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.