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 476–500 of 6,089
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahaga Creek Structure 12 Dam Winston County | 23 | 1976 | Low | Not Rated |
| Tallahaga Creek Structure 10 Dam Winston County | 24 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Tallahaga Creek Structure 06 Dam Winston County | 26 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Tallahaga Creek Structure 04 Dam Winston County | 27 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Tallahaga Creek Structure 03 Dam Winston County | 24 | 1978 | High | Fair |
| T A Lemaster Pond Dam Panola County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Talbert Pond Dam Lafayette County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Tackett Watershed Structure 9 Dam Holmes County | 15 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Tackett Watershed Structure 6 Dam Holmes County | 20 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Tackett Watershed Structure 13 Dam Holmes County | 17 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Tackett Watershed Structure 11 Dam Holmes County | 19 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Tackett Lake Leflore County | 6 | 1978 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Sykes Lake Dam Oktibbeha County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds Tunica County | 8 | 1969 | Significant | Not Rated |
| S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds Tunica County | 8 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Swim Lake Dam Rankin County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Swenson Lake Dam Pearl River County | 20 | 1986 | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Swayze Lake Number 6 Dam Yazoo County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Swayze Lake Number 5 Dam Yazoo County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Swayze Lake Number 4 Dam Yazoo County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Swayze Lake Number 3 Dam Yazoo County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Swayze Lake Number 2 Dam Yazoo County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Swayze Lake Dam Yazoo County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Swan Lake Dam Hinds County | 20 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Sumrall Sportsmen Dam Lamar County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.