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 Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-02 Dam Mississippi Carroll 33 High Unsatisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms05349 Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 33 Undetermined — — Recreation
Sowashee Creek WS Str 8 Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 33 High Satisfactory 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Chiwapa Watershed Structure 6 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 33 Low — 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06527 Lake Dam Mississippi Jones 33 Undetermined — — Recreation
Maynor Creek Water Park Dam Mississippi Wayne 33 Low — — Recreation
Southlake Dam Mississippi Adams 33 Low — 2010 Recreation
Potacocawa Watershed Structure Y-31a-03 Dam Mississippi Carroll 33 Low — 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Tippah River Watershed Structure Lt-7-03 Dam Mississippi Benton 33 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Gomel Lake Dam Mississippi Noxubee 33 Low — — Irrigation
Ms06178 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 33 Low — — Recreation
Black Watershed Structure Y-36-11 Dam Mississippi Holmes 33 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms03937 Lake Dam Mississippi Pearl River 33 Low — — Recreation
Ms06925 Lake Dam Mississippi Carroll 33 Low — — Recreation
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-22 Dam Mississippi Carroll 33 Low — 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Tillatoba Lake Dam (Yo 29-10 ) Mississippi Yalobusha 33 Low Not Rated 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Davis Lake Mississippi Chickasaw 33 Low Not Rated 1937 Recreation
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-03 Dam Mississippi Carroll 33 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-03 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 33 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Lindsey Lake Dam Mississippi Copiah 33 High Satisfactory 1956 Recreation
Ms06771 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 33 Undetermined — — Recreation
Clear Springs Mississippi Franklin 33 Low Not Rated 1938 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Ms06144 Lake Dam Mississippi Panola 33 Low — — Recreation
Bentonia Watershed Structure 9 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 33 Low — 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06780 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 33 Low — — Recreation
Indian Creek Watershed Structure Y-9a-15 Dam Mississippi Panola 33 Low — 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-25 Dam Mississippi Carroll 33 Low — 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Runnels Number 1 Dam Mississippi Adams 33 Low — 2002 Recreation
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-14 Dam Mississippi Carroll 33 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Yocona Watershed Structure Y-14-07 Dam Mississippi Lafayette 32 Significant Poor 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Hickahala Creek WS Str Y-6-15 Dam Mississippi Tate 32 Low — 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06850 Lake Dam Mississippi Tippah 32 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
E H Cole Lake Dam Mississippi Perry 32 Low — — Recreation
Ms06745 Lake Dam Mississippi Warren 32 Undetermined — — Recreation
Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-21 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 32 Low — 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
J C Evans Dam Mississippi Monroe 32 Low — 2004 Recreation
Ms06437 Lake Dam Mississippi Wayne 32 Undetermined — — Recreation
Piney Creek Watershed Structure Y-38-35 Dam Mississippi Yazoo 32 Low — 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04541 Lake Dam Mississippi Yazoo 32 Low — — Recreation
Chiwapa Watershed Structure 1 Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 32 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06040 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 32 Low — — Recreation
Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y-7-03 Dam Mississippi Panola 32 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Indian Creek WS Str Y-9a-20 Dam Mississippi Panola 32 Low — 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Hubbard Murphee Structure Y-17a-73 Dam Mississippi Tallahatchie 32 High Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms06217 Lake Dam Mississippi Claiborne 32 Low — — Recreation
Senatobia Creek Watershed Structure Y-7-06 Dam Mississippi Panola 32 Low — 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms04342 Lake Dam Mississippi Pontotoc 32 Undetermined Not Rated — Recreation
Deer Track Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 32 Low Satisfactory 1964 Recreation
Pelucia Watershed Structure Y-33a-14 Dam Mississippi Carroll 32 High Unsatisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Ms07211 Lake Dam Mississippi Wilkinson 32 Low — — 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.