Mississippi has 5 debris control dams. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elloybuf One Dam | Warren | 35 | Low | Not assessed | |
| 2 | Sp-3v Pond Dam | Kemper | 30 | Low | Not assessed | |
| 3 | Sp-1b | Kemper | 23 | Low | Not assessed | 2012 |
| 4 | Sp-2b Dam | Kemper | 12 | Low | Not assessed | 2017 |
| 5 | Sp-2a Pond Dam | Kemper | 9 | Low | Not assessed |