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 1076–1100 of 6,089
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearsons Catfish Pond Dam Newton County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Pearl Harrison Lake Dam Neshoba County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Pearce Lake Dam Itawamba County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Peach Creek Farm Dam Panola County | 30 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| P Coleman Pond Dam Lauderdale County | 12 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| P B Dickens Catfish Pond Dam Leake County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Paul Weildy Lake Dam Pearl River County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Paul Unruh Dam Noxubee County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Paul Thorton Lake Humphreys County | 8 | 1972 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paul Roberts Lake Humphreys County | 8 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paul Mcgill Lake Dam Harrison County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Paul H Barrett Lake Dam Pearl River County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Paul Good Lake Dam Noxubee County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Paul Cheeks Dam Jones County | 20 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Paul B. Johnson State Park Dam Forrest County | 30 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Paul Battles Catfish Ponds Tunica County | 8 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paul Battles Catfish Ponds Tunica County | 8 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Paul Baddour Pond Dam Tate County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Patterson Lake Dam Rankin County | 18 | 1944 | Low | Not Rated |
| Patterson Crossing Lake Dam Madison County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Pat Taylor Circle Bar Ranch Dam Marion County | 22 | 1989 | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Patridge Lumber Compan Lake Dam Madison County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Patrick Lake Dam Rankin County | 15 | 1955 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Pat Mcdonald Lake Dam Neshoba County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Pat Gibson Lake Dam Webster County | 28 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.