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 2651–2675 of 4,510
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms05460 Lake Dam Tippah County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05462 Lake Dam Tippah County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05463 Lake Dam Tippah County | 25 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05464 Lake Dam Tippah County | 22 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05466 Lake Dam Tippah County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05467 Lake Dam Tippah County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05468 Lake Dam Tate County | 22 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05469 Lake Dam Tate County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05472 Lake Dam DeSoto County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05473 Lake Dam Tate County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05474 Lake Dam Tate County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05477 Lake Dam Hinds County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05479 Lake Dam Hinds County | 24 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05480 Lake Dam Hinds County | 21 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ms05481 Lake Dam Hinds County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05482 Lake Dam Hinds County | 20 | — | Low | Poor |
| Ms05483 Lake Dam Newton County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05484 Lake Dam Newton County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05486 Lake Dam Newton County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05487 Lake Dam Newton County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05488 Lake Dam Newton County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05490 Lake Dam Newton County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05493 Lake Dam Forrest County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05497 Lake Dam Forrest County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05498 Lake Dam Forrest County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.