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 2576–2600 of 6,089
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms04350 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04351 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04352 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04353 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04354 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04356 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 30 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04357 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04360 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 22 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms04363 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 30 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04365 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04366 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 20 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms04367 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04369 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04370 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 26 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04371 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04372 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 22 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04373 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04374 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 25 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04378 Lake Dam Lee County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04381 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 14 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms04382 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 10 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms04383 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 22 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04384 Lake Dam Panola County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04385 Lake Dam Lee County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms04386 Lake Dam Lee County | 15 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.