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
Ms04199 Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 35 Low - - Recreation
Ascalmore Structure Y-17a-76 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 35 Low Fair 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
W B Donovan Lake Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 35 Low - - Recreation
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-16 Dam Mississippi Tate 35 Low - 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Jack Harris Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 35 Low - 1993 Recreation
Hubbard Murphee Y-17a-74 Mississippi Tallahatchie 35 High Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Town Creek Watershed Structure 17 Dam Mississippi Union 35 Low - 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Sowashee Creek WS Str No 2 Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 35 High Fair 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Sportsman Club Lake Number 3 Dam Mississippi Lamar 35 Low - - Recreation
Watts Number 1 Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 35 Low - 2001 Recreation
Ms05503 Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 35 Undetermined - - Recreation
Greasy Watershed Structure Lt-1a-06 Dam Mississippi Tate 35 Low - 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-02 Dam Mississippi Carroll 35 Low Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04941 Lake Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 35 Low - - Recreation
Elloybuf One Dam Mississippi Warren 35 Low - - Debris Control
Ms06560 Lake Dam Mississippi Jasper 35 Undetermined - - Recreation
Ms06721 Lake Dam Mississippi Adams 35 Low - - Recreation
Lake Cavalier Dam Mississippi Madison 35 High Poor 1954 Recreation
Ms06626 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 35 Undetermined - - Recreation
Copiah Creek District Site 2a Dam Mississippi Copiah 35 Low - 1987 Recreation
Black Watershed Structure Y-36-39 Dam Mississippi Holmes 35 Low - 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07156 Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 35 Undetermined - - Recreation
Archusa Creek Water Park Lake Dam Mississippi Clarke 35 Low - 1971 Recreation
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-08 Dam Mississippi Tate 35 Low - 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07096 Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 35 Low - - Recreation
Lake Mellie Jane Mississippi Greene 35 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Black Creek Str Y-36-50 Mississippi Holmes 35 Low Not Rated 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Clarks Lake Ms00293 Dam Mississippi Lincoln 35 Low - - Recreation
Oakview Drive Dam Mississippi Panola 34 Low - 2004 Recreation
Tuscumbia WS Str Number 34 Dam Mississippi Prentiss 34 High Poor 1989 Flood Risk Reduction
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-21 Dam Mississippi Benton 34 Low - 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
North Tillatoba Hunter Creek Drainage District Structure Y-17c-2 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 34 Low - 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
Town Creek Watershed Structure 29 Dam Mississippi Union 34 Low - 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Richard Roberson Lake Dam Mississippi Holmes 34 Undetermined - 2006 Recreation
Lower Tallahatchie Y-10-34 Dam Mississippi Panola 34 Low - 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Bramlette Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 34 Low - - Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-12 Dam Mississippi Carroll 34 Low Poor 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-09 Dam Mississippi Benton 34 Low - 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Dry Creek WS Str No. 2 Mississippi Covington 34 Low Not Rated 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Clear Creek Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 34 Undetermined - 2007 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Percy Quin State Park Dam Mississippi Pike 34 High Fair 1940 Recreation
Holiday Creek WS Str 4 Dam Mississippi Marion 34 High Poor 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Town Creek WS Str 16 Dam Mississippi Lee 34 High Poor 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 1 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 34 Low - 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05138 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 34 Low - - Recreation
Ms07147 Lake Dam Mississippi Marion 34 Undetermined - - Recreation
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-05 Dam Mississippi Carroll 34 Low - 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Colclough Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 34 Low - - Recreation
Horseshoe Lake Dam Mississippi Lafayette 34 Low - 1999 Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-08 Dam Mississippi Carroll 34 Low - 1967 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.