Mississippi Dams
6,089 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
6,089
High Hazard
348
5.7%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
273
Average Age
48 yrs
Hazard Classification
High348 (5.7%)
Significant66 (1.1%)
Low4,510 (74.1%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory194 (3.2%)
Fair180 (3.0%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory273 (4.5%)
Not Rated5,442 (89.4%)
Federal
48
State
62
Local
649
Private
5,311
Tallest Dams
- Jamie L. Whitten Lock and Dam120 ft
- Sardis Dam117 ft
- Enid Dam110 ft
- Okhissa100 ft
- Arkabutla Dam92 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Jamie L. Whitten Lock and DamHigh
- Sardis DamHigh
- Enid DamHigh
- OkhissaHigh
- Arkabutla DamHigh
Poor Condition Dams
All Dams in Mississippi
Showing 176–180 of 180
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascalmore Structure Y-17a-09 Dam Tallahatchie County | 28 | 1963 | Low | Fair |
| Apple Creek Dam DeSoto County | 15 | 1987 | High | Fair |
| Albin Pond Dam Attala County | 15 | — | High | Fair |
| Abiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-06 Dam Carroll County | 41 | 1967 | High | Fair |
| 7 Starr Lake Dam Madison County | 10 | 2000 | High | Fair |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.