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 4226–4250 of 6,089
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms06633 Lake Dam Smith County | 24 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06635 Lake Dam Smith County | 29 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06636 Lake Dam Smith County | 20 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06638 Lake Dam Smith County | 20 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06639 Lake Dam Smith County | 15 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06640 Lake Dam Smith County | 18 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06641 Lake Dam Smith County | 20 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06642 Lake Dam Smith County | 19 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06643 Lake Dam Smith County | 21 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06644 Lake Dam Smith County | 15 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06646 Lake Dam Smith County | 14 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06647 Lake Dam Smith County | 14 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06648 Lake Dam Smith County | 9 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06649 Lake Dam Smith County | 10 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06651 Lake Dam Smith County | 15 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06652 Lake Dam Smith County | 16 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06653 Lake Dam Smith County | 16 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06654 Lake Dam Smith County | 19 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06655 Lake Dam Smith County | 15 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06657 Lake Dam Smith County | 22 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06658 Lake Dam Scott County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06659 Lake Dam Scott County | 22 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ms06660 Lake Dam Scott County | 24 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06661 Lake Dam Scott County | 29 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Ms06663 Lake Dam Scott County | 17 | — | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.