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 2201–2225 of 4,510
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms04875 Lake Dam Oktibbeha County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04872 Lake Dam Oktibbeha County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04871 Lake Dam Oktibbeha County | 25 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04869 Lake Dam Oktibbeha County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04866 Lake Dam Oktibbeha County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04859 Lake Dam Monroe County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04858 Lake Dam Monroe County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04856 Lake Dam Clay County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04855 Lake Dam Monroe County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04854 Lake Dam Monroe County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04853 Lake Dam Monroe County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04852 Lake Dam Monroe County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04850 Lake Dam Clay County | 23 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04848 Lake Dam Clay County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04847 Lake Dam Noxubee County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04844 Lake Dam Noxubee County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04842 Lake Dam Noxubee County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04841 Lake Dam Noxubee County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04840 Lake Dam Noxubee County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04839 Lake Dam Noxubee County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04838 Lake Dam Noxubee County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04837 Lake Dam Winston County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04836 Lake Dam Winston County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04835 Lake Dam Winston County | 11 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04832 Lake Dam Monroe County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.