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 4201–4225 of 6,089
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms06605 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06606 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06607 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 47 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06608 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 14 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06609 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 24 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06610 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 27 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06611 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 35 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06612 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 15 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06613 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 33 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06614 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 23 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06615 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 29 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06616 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 36 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06617 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 18 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06618 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 22 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06619 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06620 Lake Dam Wilkinson County | 23 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06623 Lake Dam Jasper County | 16 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06624 Lake Dam Smith County | 23 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06625 Lake Dam Smith County | 13 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06626 Lake Dam Smith County | 35 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06627 Lake Dam Smith County | 27 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06628 Lake Dam Smith County | 22 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06629 Lake Dam Smith County | 14 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06630 Lake Dam Smith County | 21 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06631 Lake Dam Smith County | 16 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.