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
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-21 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 19 Low - 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Stubblefield Dam Mississippi Yazoo 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms04710 Lake Dam Mississippi Winston 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms05922 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms04990 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms04225 Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms04357 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms05543 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms06302 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 19 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06669 Lake Dam Mississippi Scott 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms05561 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms06911 Lake Dam Mississippi Attala 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms04856 Lake Dam Mississippi Clay 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms04229 Lake Dam Mississippi Clarke 19 Low - - Recreation
Ballas Dam Mississippi Carroll 19 Low - 1997 Recreation
Ms05570 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms04213 Lake Dam Mississippi Clarke 19 Low - - Recreation
Marlow Shoemake Mississippi Jones 19 Low Not Rated 1978 Recreation
Ms05209 Lake Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 19 Low - - Recreation
Brock Pond Dam Mississippi Jones 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms04327 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms07170 Lake Dam Mississippi Covington 19 Undetermined - - Recreation
Hodges Lake Dam Mississippi Lee 19 High Fair 2021 Recreation
Spring Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 19 High Poor 1974 Recreation
Ms07169 Lake Dam Mississippi Covington 19 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms04534 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 19 Low - - Recreation
Cypress Creek Watershed Structure Y-19a-09 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 19 Low - 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Usry Dam Mississippi Scott 19 Low - 1994 Recreation
Catfish Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 19 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Ms06642 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 19 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms05938 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 19 Low - - Recreation
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-38 Dam Mississippi Carroll 19 Low - 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04138 Lake Dam Mississippi Jackson 19 Low - - Recreation
Biard Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 19 High Poor 1987 Recreation
Ms05268 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 19 Low - - Recreation
Falling Water Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 19 Undetermined Fair 1987 Recreation
Freeman West Dam Mississippi Yazoo 19 High Fair 2000 Recreation
Ms05580 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 19 Low - - Recreation
Mimosa Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 19 High Fair 1957 Recreation
Ms05888 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms04942 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 19 Low - - Recreation
Chilli Creek Watershed Structure Lt-8-07 Dam Mississippi Benton 19 Low - 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07044 Lake Dam Mississippi Choctaw 19 Low - - Recreation
Upper Tippah Watershed Structure Lt-6-04 Dam Mississippi Benton 19 Low - 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04091 Lake Dam Mississippi Stone 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms06268 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms05397 Lake Dam Mississippi Clarke 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms04258 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 19 Low - - Recreation
Ms06421 Lake Dam Mississippi Greene 19 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06457 Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 19 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.