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 1551–1575 of 6,089
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms07014 Lake Dam Lee County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms07013 Lake Dam Itawamba County | 28 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms07012 Lake Dam Itawamba County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms07011 Lake Dam Itawamba County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms07010 Lake Dam Tishomingo County | 41 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms07008 Lake Dam Tishomingo County | 27 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms07007 Lake Dam Tishomingo County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms07006 Lake Dam Tishomingo County | 30 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms07005 Lake Dam Tishomingo County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms07004 Lake Dam Itawamba County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms07003 Lake Dam Prentiss County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms07002 Lake Dam Prentiss County | 15 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms07001 Lake Dam Prentiss County | 29 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms07000 Lake Dam Prentiss County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06999 Lake Dam Prentiss County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06997 Lake Dam Lee County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06996 Lake Dam Lee County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06993 Lake Dam Prentiss County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06992 Lake Dam Prentiss County | 22 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06991 Lake Dam Prentiss County | 24 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06989 Lake Dam Union County | 29 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06988 Lake Dam Prentiss County | 23 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06987 Lake Dam Prentiss County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06986 Lake Dam Prentiss County | 26 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06984 Lake Dam Prentiss County | 15 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.