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 126–150 of 194
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms05554 Lake Dam Hinds County | 36 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ms05829 Lake Dam Madison County | 15 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ms05833 Lake Dam Madison County | 13 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ms05902 Lake Dam Madison County | 8 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Muddy Creek WS Str 9 Dam Tippah County | 29 | 1968 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Natchez State Park Dam Adams County | 70 | 1984 | High | Satisfactory |
| Nelle Gray Pond Dam DeSoto County | 14 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Neshoba County Lake Dam Neshoba County | 9 | 1935 | Low | Satisfactory |
| North Brandon Ridge Lake Rankin County | 18 | 2002 | High | Satisfactory |
| North Brandon Shores Dam Rankin County | 25 | 1999 | High | Satisfactory |
| Oak Lake Dam Rankin County | 16 | 1950 | High | Satisfactory |
| Omara Lake Dam Leake County | 16 | 2003 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Otoucalofa Creek Str Y-15-24 Dam Yalobusha County | 37 | 1996 | High | Satisfactory |
| Otoucalofa Creek WS Str Y-15- 23 Dam Yalobusha County | 33 | 1989 | High | Satisfactory |
| Patrick Lake Dam Rankin County | 15 | 1955 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Pine Lake Dam Panola County | 23 | 1940 | High | Satisfactory |
| Prairie Waters Number 1 Dam Lowndes County | 12 | 1997 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Providence Hill Farm North Dam Hinds County | 18 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rain Cloud Lake Dam DeSoto County | 32 | 1967 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Reunion Lake Number 1 Dam Madison County | 28 | 2003 | High | Satisfactory |
| Reunion Lake Number 2 Dam Madison County | 36 | 2007 | High | Satisfactory |
| Reunion Lake Number 7 Dam Madison County | 19 | 2004 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rice Acres Lake Dam Hinds County | 15 | 1958 | High | Satisfactory |
| Richland Creek Structure 5 Dam Rankin County | 29 | 1985 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Richland Creek WS Str 2a Dam Rankin County | 27 | 1986 | High | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.