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 3051–3075 of 4,510
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms06106 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06110 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 38 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06111 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06112 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06113 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06114 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 25 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06115 Lake Dam Lee County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06117 Lake Dam Lee County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06119 Lake Dam Lee County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06122 Lake Dam Panola County | 23 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06123 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06125 Lake Dam Lee County | 22 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06126 Lake Dam Lee County | 22 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06129 Lake Dam Lee County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06130 Lake Dam Lee County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06131 Lake Dam Panola County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06132 Lake Dam Lee County | 22 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06134 Lake Dam Lee County | 23 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06135 Lake Dam Lee County | 26 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06136 Lake Dam Lee County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06138 Lake Dam Panola County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06139 Lake Dam Panola County | 28 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06142 Lake Dam Itawamba County | 26 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06144 Lake Dam Panola County | 33 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06145 Lake Dam Itawamba County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.