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 2901–2925 of 4,510
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms05861 Lake Dam Madison County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05864 Lake Dam Newton County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05865 Lake Dam Newton County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05866 Lake Dam Newton County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05868 Lake Dam Newton County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05869 Lake Dam Newton County | 23 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05871 Lake Dam Newton County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05874 Lake Dam Newton County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05879 Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05883 Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 23 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05885 Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05888 Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05890 Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 23 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05891 Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05892 Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05894 Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05895 Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05897 Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05898 Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 30 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05899 Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05900 Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05902 Lake Dam Madison County | 8 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ms05909 Lake Dam Madison County | 23 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05910 Lake Dam Madison County | 8 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05911 Lake Dam Madison County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.