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
Ms06687 Lake Dam Mississippi Smith 33 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06527 Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 33 Undetermined — — Recreation
Muddy Creek WS Str 14 Dam Mississippi Tippah 33 High Poor 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Black Watershed Structure Y-36-24 Dam Mississippi Holmes 33 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15- 23 Dam Mississippi Yalobusha 33 High Satisfactory 1989 Flood Risk Reduction
Clear Springs Mississippi Franklin 33 Low Not Rated 1938 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-03 Dam Mississippi Benton 33 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Brinkley Lake Dam Mississippi Tishomingo 33 High Unsatisfactory 1971 Recreation
Ms06768 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 33 Undetermined — — Recreation
Second Creek WS Str No 10a Dam Mississippi Adams 33 Low Fair 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Town Creek Watershed Structure 23 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 33 High Satisfactory 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06144 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 33 Low — — Recreation
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-22 Dam Mississippi Carroll 33 Low — 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Yocona WS Str Y-14-15 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 33 Low — 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06735 Lake Dam Mississippi Franklin 33 Low — — Recreation
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-03 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 33 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-25 Dam Mississippi Carroll 33 Low — 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Albritton Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 33 Low — 1995 Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-07 Dam Mississippi Carroll 33 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-03 Dam Mississippi Carroll 33 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Yocona WS Str Y-14-17 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 33 Low — 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-02 Dam Mississippi Carroll 33 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-09 Dam Mississippi Carroll 33 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Runnels Number 1 Dam Mississippi Adams 33 Low — 2002 Recreation
Bentonia Watershed Structure 9 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 33 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05349 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 33 Undetermined — — Recreation
Southlake Dam Mississippi Adams 33 Low — 2010 Recreation
Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-03 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 33 Low — 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-19 Dam Mississippi Carroll 33 Low Unsatisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06040 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 32 Low — — Recreation
Chiwapa Watershed Structure 1 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 32 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06764 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 32 Undetermined — — Recreation
Indian Creek WS Str Y-9a-20 Dam Mississippi Panola 32 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06271 Lake Dam Mississippi Simpson 32 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms06217 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 32 Low — — Recreation
Ms05931 Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 32 Undetermined — — Recreation
Rainbow Lakes # 4 Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 32 Low Unsatisfactory 1977 Recreation
Deer Track Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 32 Low Satisfactory 1964 Recreation
Bentonia Watershed Structure 2 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 32 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-14 Dam Mississippi Carroll 32 High Unsatisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Chuquatonchee Watershed Structure 13 Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 32 Low — 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
E H Cole Lake Dam Mississippi Perry 32 Low — — Recreation
Rain Cloud Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 32 Low Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Ms07236 Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 32 Undetermined — — Recreation
Ms04342 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 32 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-02 Dam Mississippi Carroll 32 Low — 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06746 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 32 Low — — Recreation
Ms06745 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 32 Undetermined — — Recreation
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-15 Dam Mississippi Tate 32 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Shuqualak WS Str 2 Dam Mississippi Noxubee 32 Significant Fair 1983 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.