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 2626–2650 of 4,510
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms05425 Lake Dam Rankin County | 18 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ms05426 Lake Dam Rankin County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05427 Lake Dam Rankin County | 8 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05428 Lake Dam Rankin County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05429 Lake Dam Rankin County | 9 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05430 Lake Dam Rankin County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05433 Lake Dam Hinds County | 16 | — | Low | Poor |
| Ms05434 Lake Dam Hinds County | 8 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05435 Lake Dam Hinds County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05436 Lake Dam Hinds County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05437 Lake Dam Hinds County | 15 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ms05438 Lake Dam Hinds County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05439 Lake Dam Hinds County | 26 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ms05441 Lake Dam Hinds County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05442 Lake Dam Hinds County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05444 Lake Dam Rankin County | 25 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05445 Lake Dam Rankin County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05448 Lake Dam Hinds County | 9 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05451 Lake Dam Hinds County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05454 Lake Dam Rankin County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05455 Lake Dam Benton County | 22 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05456 Lake Dam Benton County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05457 Lake Dam Marshall County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05458 Lake Dam Marshall County | 25 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05459 Lake Dam Tippah County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.