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.

Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Ms06294 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 36 Low — — Recreation
Reunion Lake Number 2 Dam Mississippi Madison 36 High Satisfactory 2007 Recreation
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
Ms06732 Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 36 Undetermined — — Recreation
Lake Kathleen Dam Mississippi Hinds 36 Low — 2004 Recreation
Ms05081 Lake Dam Mississippi Marshall 36 Low — — Recreation
Moody & Stout Dam No. 1 Mississippi Union 36 Low — — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Ascalmore Structure Y-17a-01 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 36 High Poor 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
R 1 Dam Mississippi Choctaw 36 Low — 1999 Tailings
Ms06215 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 36 Low — — Recreation
Big Spring Subwatershed Structure R-7-14 Dam Mississippi Marshall 36 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Indian Creek Watershed Structure Y-9a-04 Dam Mississippi Panola 36 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 3 Dam Mississippi Lincoln 36 Low — 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Tuscumbia Watershed Structure 24 Dam Mississippi Alcorn 36 Low — 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05722 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 36 Low — — Recreation
Second Creek WS Str No. 11 Dam Mississippi Adams 36 Low — 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Chiwapa WS Str 3 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 36 High Satisfactory 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06616 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 36 Undetermined — — Recreation
Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-26 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 36 Low — 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05272 Lake Dam Mississippi Rankin 36 Low — — Recreation
Ms06231 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 36 Low — — Recreation
Kuhn #1 Dam Mississippi Holmes 36 Low — 2014 Recreation
Sartan Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 35 Low — — Recreation
Ascalmore Structure Y-17a-76 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 35 Low Fair 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Jack Harris Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 35 Low — 1993 Recreation
Ms05503 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 35 Undetermined — — Recreation
Sportsman Club Lake Number 3 Dam Mississippi Lamar 35 Low — — Recreation
Whites Creek Number 1 Dam Mississippi Webster 35 High Satisfactory 1992 Water Supply
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-08 Dam Mississippi Tate 35 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Bee Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 35 Low — — Recreation
Ms05948 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 35 Low — — Recreation
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 35 Low — 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-16 Dam Mississippi Tate 35 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Town Creek Watershed Structure 17 Dam Mississippi Union 35 Low — 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Long Creek Watershed Y-11a-11 Dam Mississippi Attala 35 Low — 1970 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
Ms07156 Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 35 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06206 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 35 Low — — Recreation
Ms06626 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 35 Undetermined — — Recreation
Black Watershed Structure Y-36-54 Dam Mississippi Holmes 35 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Walthall Dam Mississippi Walthall 35 Undetermined Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-12 Dam Mississippi Carroll 35 Low Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06611 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 35 Low — — Recreation
Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam Mississippi Copiah 35 Low — 1987 Recreation
Town Creek Watershed Structure 20 Dam Mississippi Union 35 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07096 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 35 Low — — Recreation
Ms06721 Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 35 Low — — Recreation
Ms06560 Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 35 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.