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 3176–3200 of 4,510
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms06595 Lake Dam Amite County | 28 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06597 Lake Dam Amite County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06599 Lake Dam Amite County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06600 Lake Dam Amite County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06603 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 33 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06605 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06606 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06607 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 47 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06608 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06609 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 24 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06610 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 27 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06611 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 35 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06613 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 33 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06614 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 23 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06619 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06620 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 23 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06658 Lake Dam Scott County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06660 Lake Dam Scott County | 24 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06661 Lake Dam Scott County | 29 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06663 Lake Dam Scott County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06664 Lake Dam Scott County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06669 Lake Dam Scott County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06671 Lake Dam Leake County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06688 Lake Dam Smith County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06710 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.