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 2151–2175 of 4,510
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms04606 Lake Dam Chickasaw County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04608 Lake Dam Chickasaw County | 24 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04610 Lake Dam Chickasaw County | 11 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04612 Lake Dam Chickasaw County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04613 Lake Dam Chickasaw County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04614 Lake Dam Chickasaw County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04618 Lake Dam Monroe County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04619 Lake Dam Monroe County | 24 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04621 Lake Dam Holmes County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04622 Lake Dam Yazoo County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04623 Lake Dam Yazoo County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04625 Lake Dam Yazoo County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04626 Lake Dam Yazoo County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04627 Lake Dam Winston County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04628 Lake Dam Winston County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04630 Lake Dam Winston County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04631 Lake Dam Winston County | 8 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04633 Lake Dam Winston County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04635 Lake Dam Winston County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04636 Lake Dam Winston County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04638 Lake Dam Winston County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04643 Lake Dam Winston County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04646 Lake Dam Winston County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04648 Lake Dam Winston County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04650 Lake Dam Noxubee County | 11 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.