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 348
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tillatoba Hunter Creek WS Str Y-17c-6b Dam Tallahatchie County | 38 | 1986 | High | Poor |
| North Brandon Shores Dam Rankin County | 25 | 1999 | High | Satisfactory |
| North Brandon Ridge Lake Rankin County | 18 | 2002 | High | Satisfactory |
| N D Brookshire Pond Lauderdale County | 12 | 1966 | High | Not Rated |
| Natchez State Park Dam Adams County | 70 | 1984 | High | Satisfactory |
| Murray Creek WS Str Y-13a-5 Dam Lafayette County | 24 | 1974 | High | Poor |
| Murray Creek WS Str Y-13a-1 Dam Lafayette County | 29 | 1974 | High | Poor |
| Multip Manor Lake Dam Hinds County | 9 | 1961 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Muddy Creek WS Str 5 Dam Tippah County | 22 | 1968 | High | Poor |
| Muddy Creek WS Str 2 Dam Tippah County | 31 | 1968 | High | Poor |
| Muddy Creek WS Str 14 Dam Tippah County | 33 | 1968 | High | Poor |
| Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 4 Dam Tippah County | 30 | 1968 | High | Poor |
| Muddy Creek Watershed Structure 24a Dam Tippah County | 29 | 1961 | High | Poor |
| Ms06929 Lake Dam Carroll County | 26 | — | High | Not Rated |
| Ms04504 Lake Dam Lee County | 8 | — | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Moore Lake Dam Scott County | 15 | — | High | Fair |
| Mirror Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 20 | 1962 | High | Satisfactory |
| Mimosa Lake Dam Hinds County | 19 | 1957 | High | Fair |
| Megan Drive Lake Dam DeSoto County | 18 | — | High | Fair |
| Mcingvale Lake Dam DeSoto County | 14 | 1998 | High | Fair |
| Mcgowan Lake Rankin County | 26 | 1980 | High | Satisfactory |
| Mcgee Lake Dam Hinds County | 19 | — | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Mccoy Lake Dam Simpson County | 44 | 2011 | High | Poor |
| Maywood Subdivision - Woodland Lake Dam DeSoto County | 19 | 1948 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Maywood Subdivision - Shahkoka Dam DeSoto County | 21 | 1948 | High | Unsatisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.