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 2401–2425 of 4,510
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms05038 Lake Dam Lamar County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05040 Lake Dam Lamar County | 25 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05042 Lake Dam Lamar County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05043 Lake Dam Lamar County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05044 Lake Dam Lamar County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05045 Lake Dam Lamar County | 30 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05046 Lake Dam Clarke County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05048 Lake Dam Clarke County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05049 Lake Dam Clarke County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05050 Lake Dam Clarke County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05051 Lake Dam Clarke County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05055 Lake Dam Clarke County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05059 Lake Dam Lamar County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05060 Lake Dam Clarke County | 9 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05061 Lake Dam Clarke County | 28 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05064 Lake Dam Simpson County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05065 Lake Dam Simpson County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05066 Lake Dam Simpson County | 22 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05070 Lake Dam Simpson County | 24 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05073 Lake Dam Simpson County | 40 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05074 Lake Dam Simpson County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05075 Lake Dam Simpson County | 26 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05076 Lake Dam Simpson County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05077 Lake Dam Simpson County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05078 Lake Dam Greene County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.