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
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-16 Dam Mississippi Tate 35 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Martha Dam Mississippi Rankin 35 High Fair 2006 Recreation
Town Creek Watershed Structure 17 Dam Mississippi Union 35 Low — 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
W B Donovan Lake Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 35 Low — — Recreation
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-12 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 35 Low — 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Tommy Joe'S Pond Mississippi Simpson 35 Low — 1985 Recreation
Whites Creek Number 1 Dam Mississippi Webster 35 High Satisfactory 1992 Water Supply
Hubbard Murphee Y-17a-74 Mississippi Tallahatchie 35 High Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Holiday Creek WS Str 3 Dam Mississippi Marion 35 High Poor 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05948 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 35 Low — — Recreation
Elloybuf One Dam Mississippi Warren 35 Low — — Debris Control
Ms06560 Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 35 Undetermined — — Recreation
Lake Truly Dam Mississippi Lincoln 35 Low — 2007 Recreation
Sartan Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 35 Low — — Recreation
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-08 Dam Mississippi Tate 35 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06721 Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 35 Low — — Recreation
Bee Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 35 Low — — Recreation
Black Creek Str Y-36-50 Mississippi Holmes 35 Low Not Rated 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Black Watershed Structure Y-36-54 Dam Mississippi Holmes 35 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07156 Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 35 Undetermined — — Recreation
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-02 Dam Mississippi Carroll 35 Low Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-06 Dam Mississippi Tate 35 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06611 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 35 Low — — Recreation
Ms06626 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 35 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms07137 Lake Dam Mississippi Jefferson Davis 35 Undetermined — — Recreation
Clarks Lake Ms00293 Dam Mississippi Lincoln 35 Low — — Recreation
Ms04941 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 35 Low — — Recreation
Yazoo County Sportsman and Conservation League Dam Mississippi Yazoo 35 Low — 2001 Recreation
Town Creek WS Str 16 Dam Mississippi Lee 34 High Poor 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Clear Creek Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 34 Undetermined — 2007 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ms07147 Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 34 Undetermined — — Recreation
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-2 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 34 Low — 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
Colclough Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 34 Low — — Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-12 Dam Mississippi Carroll 34 Low Poor 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Ascalmore WS Str Y-17a-71 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 34 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-15 Dam Mississippi Tate 34 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-08 Dam Mississippi Carroll 34 Low — 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Lakeland Drive Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 34 High Fair — Recreation
Costas Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 34 High Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Percy Quin State Park Dam Mississippi Pike 34 High Fair 1940 Recreation
Ms05138 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 34 Low — — Recreation
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 04 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 34 Low — 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Tippah River WS Str Lt-7-05 Dam Mississippi Benton 34 High Poor 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Tuscumbia WS Str Number 34 Dam Mississippi Prentiss 34 High Poor 1989 Flood Risk Reduction
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 Dam Mississippi Carroll 34 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Town Creek Watershed Structure 29 Dam Mississippi Union 34 Low — 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Second Creek WS Str No. 9 Dam Mississippi Adams 34 Low — 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Oakview Drive Dam Mississippi Panola 34 Low — 2004 Recreation
Dalewood Shores Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 34 High Fair 1962 Recreation
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-09 Dam Mississippi Benton 34 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction

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.