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 1051–1075 of 6,089
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Crossing A Madison County | 11 | 2017 | Low | Not Rated |
| Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds Washington County | 8 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds Washington County | 8 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds Washington County | 8 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Farm Land Company Lake Number 1 Dam Warren County | 30 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Farm Land Company Lake Number 2 Dam Warren County | 20 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Farm Land Company Lake Number 3 Dam Warren County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Farm Land Company Lake Number 4 Dam Claiborne County | 19 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Farm Land Company Lake Number 5 Dam Claiborne County | 18 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Fassmann Frac Pond Dam Wilkinson County | 25 | 2014 | Low | Not Rated |
| Faulkner Lake Dam Lauderdale County | 30 | 1973 | High | Satisfactory |
| F B Hayes Lake Dam Madison County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Felder Lake Dam Pike County | 15 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Fellows Lake Dam Monroe County | 29 | 2000 | Low | Not Rated |
| F E Moorehead Lake Dam Calhoun County | 15 | — | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Fenton and Schrimpshire Lake Dam Jones County | 42 | 1998 | Undetermined | Not Rated |
| Ferguson Lake Dam Harrison County | 13 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Fernwood Sewage Lagoon Dam Pike County | 8 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Fisher Lake Dam Monroe County | 12 | 2011 | Low | Not Rated |
| Five Counties Sportsman Lake Dam Lee County | 28 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Fleming Lake Dam Lowndes County | 23 | 1982 | Low | Not Rated |
| Flint Creek Reservoir Dam Stone County | 52 | 1965 | High | Satisfactory |
| Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 30 Holmes County | 50 | 2001 | Significant | Not Available |
| Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 35 Holmes County | 54 | 2010 | Significant | Not Available |
| Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 38 Holmes County | 63 | 2004 | Significant | Not Available |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.