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
Big Spring Subwatershed Structure R-7-14 Dam Mississippi Marshall 36 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Lower Tallahatchie Structure Y-10-37 Dam Mississippi Panola 36 Low — 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Kuhn #1 Dam Mississippi Holmes 36 Low — 2014 Recreation
Mccarty Holman Dam Mississippi Rankin 36 Low — 1986 Recreation
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 24 Dam Mississippi Alcorn 36 Low — 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06215 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 36 Low — — Recreation
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-02 Dam Mississippi Carroll 36 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Kathleen Dam Mississippi Hinds 36 Low — 2004 Recreation
Reunion Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Madison 36 High Satisfactory 2007 Recreation
Chiwapa WS Str 3 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 36 High Satisfactory 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Moody & Stout Dam No. 1 Mississippi Union 36 Low — — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-08 Dam Mississippi Carroll 36 Significant Poor 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06308 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 36 Undetermined — — Recreation
R 1 Dam Mississippi Choctaw 36 Low — 1999 Tailings
Ms05081 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 36 Low — — Recreation
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-39 Dam Mississippi Carroll 36 Low — — Flood Risk Reduction
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-01 Dam Mississippi Carroll 36 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05554 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 36 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Second Creek WS Str No. 11 Dam Mississippi Adams 36 Low — 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-01 Dam Mississippi Carroll 36 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Ascalmore Structure Y-17a-01 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 36 High Poor 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06732 Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 36 Undetermined — — Recreation
Dornbusch Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 36 Low — — Recreation
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-06 Dam Mississippi Tate 35 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-16 Dam Mississippi Tate 35 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Elloybuf One Dam Mississippi Warren 35 Low — — Debris Control
Ms05503 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 35 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04941 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 35 Low — — Recreation
Ms07156 Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 35 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms05948 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 35 Low — — Recreation
Ms06626 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 35 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06195 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 35 Low — — Recreation
Ascalmore Structure Y-17a-76 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 35 Low Fair 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 02 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 35 Low — 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Henry # 1 Lake Dam Mississippi Scott 35 Low — 2015 Tailings
Black Creek Str Y-36-50 Mississippi Holmes 35 Low Not Rated 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07137 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 35 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04199 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 35 Low — — Recreation
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 35 Low — 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06611 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 35 Low — — Recreation
Canebrake Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 35 High Fair 1985 Recreation
Yazoo County Sportsman and Conservation League Dam Mississippi Yazoo 35 Low — 2001 Recreation
Tommy Joe'S Pond Mississippi Simpson 35 Low — 1985 Recreation
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-08 Dam Mississippi Tate 35 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Jack Harris Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 35 Low — 1993 Recreation
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-12 Dam Mississippi Carroll 35 Low Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Town Creek Watershed Structure 17 Dam Mississippi Union 35 Low — 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Truly Dam Mississippi Lincoln 35 Low — 2007 Recreation
West Hatchie Watershed Structure 29 Dam Mississippi Tippah 35 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam Mississippi Copiah 35 Low — 1987 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.