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 2426–2450 of 4,510
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms05079 Lake Dam Perry County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05080 Lake Dam Marshall County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05081 Lake Dam Marshall County | 36 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05082 Lake Dam Marshall County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05083 Lake Dam Marshall County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05084 Lake Dam Marshall County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05085 Lake Dam Marshall County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05086 Lake Dam Marshall County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05087 Lake Dam Marshall County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05089 Lake Dam Marshall County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05092 Lake Dam DeSoto County | 30 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05098 Lake Dam DeSoto County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05100 Lake Dam George County | 25 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05107 Lake Dam DeSoto County | 24 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05108 Lake Dam DeSoto County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05110 Lake Dam DeSoto County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05112 Lake Dam DeSoto County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05113 Lake Dam DeSoto County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05114 Lake Dam DeSoto County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05115 Lake Dam DeSoto County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05117 Lake Dam DeSoto County | 22 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05119 Lake Dam DeSoto County | 30 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05120 Lake Dam DeSoto County | 22 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05122 Lake Dam Webster County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05124 Lake Dam Clay County | 7 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.