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 3051–3075 of 6,089
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms05036 Lake Dam Clarke County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05034 Lake Dam Clarke County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05033 Lake Dam Forrest County | 25 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05032 Lake Dam Forrest County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05031 Lake Dam Forrest County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05030 Lake Dam Forrest County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05029 Lake Dam Forrest County | 8 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05027 Lake Dam Forrest County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05025 Lake Dam Forrest County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05024 Lake Dam Forrest County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05022 Lake Dam Forrest County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05021 Lake Dam Perry County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05020 Lake Dam Lowndes County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05019 Lake Dam Lowndes County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05018 Lake Dam Carroll County | 22 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05017 Lake Dam Carroll County | 42 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05016 Lake Dam Carroll County | 28 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05015 Lake Dam Lowndes County | 9 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05013 Lake Dam Lowndes County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05011 Lake Dam Lowndes County | 11 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms05009 Lake Dam Lowndes County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05006 Lake Dam Lowndes County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05005 Lake Dam Lowndes County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05004 Lake Dam Lowndes County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05003 Lake Dam Lowndes County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.