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
Ms06763 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 21 Low — — Recreation
Long Creek Dam No 20 Mississippi Panola 21 Low — 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06833 Lake Dam Mississippi Benton 21 Undetermined — — Recreation
Hester Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 21 Undetermined — 2003 Recreation
Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y-7-04 Mississippi Panola 21 Low — — Flood Risk Reduction
Steele Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 21 Low — 1995 Recreation
Ms07069 Lake Dam Mississippi Choctaw 21 Low — — Recreation
J A Price Pond Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Scruggs Dam Mississippi Monroe 20 Low — 2009
Ms05233 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 20 Low — — Recreation
Michelle Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 20 Low — — Recreation
J M Savory Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms04272 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 20 Low — — Recreation
Roland Kimbrell Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Bishops Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 20 Low — — Recreation
Dr David Holmes Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 20 Low — — Recreation
Dr Slaughter Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Bill Deavors Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06902 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06238 Lake Dam Mississippi George 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Woodman of The World Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 20 Low — — Recreation
J Q West Pond Dam Mississippi Panola 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
E C Simmons Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Forrest 20 Low — — Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-33 Dam Mississippi Carroll 20 Low Satisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Ned Lockard Pond Number 2 Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms05667 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 20 Low — — Recreation
Williams Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Grenada 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06447 Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04496 Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms06311 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Mill Lake Dam Mississippi Winston 20 Low — — Recreation
Lake Cobb Mississippi Lauderdale 20 Low — 1971 Recreation
R G Bilbo Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 20 Low — — Recreation
Singley Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Marion 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
American Legion Jefferson County Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms05153 Lake Dam Mississippi Calhoun 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms06051 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 20 Low — — Recreation
Silver Run Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 20 Low Fair — Recreation
Holmes County State Park Number 2 Dam Mississippi Holmes 20 Low — 1933 Recreation
Holmes County State Park Number 1 Dam Mississippi Holmes 20 Low — 1938 Recreation
Smith Dam Mississippi Carroll 20 Low — 1994 Recreation
Adams Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms04672 Lake Dam Mississippi Calhoun 20 Low — — Recreation
Ms06638 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Edmondson Recreation Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 20 Low — — Recreation
Carson Lake Dam Mississippi Benton 20 Low — — Recreation
Ellis Lake Dam Mississippi Union 20 Low — — Recreation
Carruth Lake Dam Mississippi Amite 20 Undetermined — — Recreation
Hudspeth Lake Dam Mississippi Benton 20 Low — — Recreation
Martintown Recreational Dam Mississippi Union 20 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.