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
Tri State Brick Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 20 Undetermined - - Recreation
Lake Columbia Dam Mississippi Marion 20 Low - - Recreation
Ms04621 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 20 Low - - Recreation
Joe Welch Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 20 Low - - Recreation
Pepper Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 20 Low - - Recreation
Molpus Lumber Company Lake Dam Mississippi Leake 20 Low - - Recreation
Ms07046 Lake Dam Mississippi Choctaw 20 Low - - Recreation
Roger Elder Pond Dam Mississippi Union 20 Low - - Recreation
Ms05822 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 20 Low - - Recreation
Allen Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 20 Undetermined - - Recreation
Robert Vincent Pond Dam Mississippi DeSoto 20 Low - - Recreation
Ray Canada Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 20 Low - - Recreation
Bishops Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 20 Low - - Recreation
Ralph Braden Pond Dam Mississippi DeSoto 20 Low - - Recreation
Paul Cheeks Dam Mississippi Jones 20 Undetermined - - Recreation
Lester May Lake Dam Mississippi Kemper 20 Low - - Recreation
Lake Perry Dam Mississippi Perry 20 Low - - Recreation
Lake B Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam Mississippi Harrison 20 Low - 1983 Recreation
Baldwin Fish Lake Dam Mississippi Prentiss 20 Low - - Recreation
Lake Thomas Dam Mississippi Monroe 20 Low - - Recreation
Hilldale Dam Mississippi Warren 20 Low - 1993 Other
W C Carnathan Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 20 Low - - Recreation
Schmidt Dam Mississippi Lowndes 20 Low - - Irrigation
Willow Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 20 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06641 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 20 Undetermined - - Recreation
Bailey Lake Number 3 Dam Mississippi Attala 20 Low - 1970 Recreation
James Wennemark Dam Mississippi Marshall 20 Low - - Recreation
Macon Lagoon Dam Mississippi Noxubee 20 Low - - Other
Chilli Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-08 Dam Mississippi Benton 20 Low - 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05175 Lake Dam Mississippi Calhoun 20 Low - - Recreation
Ms06291 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 20 Undetermined - - Recreation
Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 20 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Ms05798 Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 20 Low - - Recreation
Ms07312 Lake Dam Mississippi Perry 20 Undetermined - - Recreation
C. V. Glennis Lake Dam Mississippi Pike 20 High Fair 1946 Recreation
Morrow Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 20 Low - - Recreation
Sediment Pond Dam Mississippi Jasper 20 Low - - Recreation
J M Savory Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 20 Low - - Recreation
W R Farris Lake Number 1 Dam Mississippi Warren 20 Low - - Recreation
T Bar P Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Madison 20 Low - - Recreation
Blaylock Pond Dam Mississippi Montgomery 20 Low - - Recreation
Upper Chewalla Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 20 Low - 1993 Other
Lake Wellington Dam Mississippi Madison 20 High Satisfactory 2011 Recreation
Ms06456 Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 20 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms04337 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 20 Low - - Recreation
Yellow Rabbit Watershed Structure Lt-5-1 Mississippi Benton 20 Low - - Recreation
A G Taylor Estate Pond Dam Mississippi Panola 20 Low - - Recreation
Salmen Scout Lake Dam Mississippi Hancock 20 Low Poor - Recreation
Ms06238 Lake Dam Mississippi George 20 Undetermined - - Recreation
Charles Steele Pond Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 20 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.