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 3701–3725 of 6,089
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms05952 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 12 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms05953 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05955 Lake Dam Union County | 32 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms05956 Lake Dam Union County | 23 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05957 Lake Dam Union County | 24 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05958 Lake Dam Pontotoc County | 21 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms05960 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05961 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05962 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 26 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05963 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 25 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05964 Lake Dam Lee County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05965 Lake Dam Lee County | 26 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05966 Lake Dam Lee County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05967 Lake Dam Lee County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05969 Lake Dam Lee County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05970 Lake Dam Lee County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05971 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05972 Lake Dam Panola County | 21 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05973 Lake Dam Panola County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05974 Lake Dam Panola County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms05975 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 22 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms05976 Lake Dam Lafayette County | 18 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms05977 Lake Dam Lee County | 13 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms05978 Lake Dam Lee County | 22 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms05979 Lake Dam Lee County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.