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1,356 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,356 dams from the NID database. Each record includes dam name, location, physical dimensions, hazard potential classification, condition assessment, purpose, owner information, and emergency action plan status. Use the filters below to search by state, hazard level, condition, or keyword.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Norcross Pond No. 2 Dam Massachusetts Hampden 19 Low Poor - Recreation
Pleasant Falls Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 19 Significant Satisfactory 1895 Other
Knights Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 19 Significant Fair 1900 Water Supply
Whiting Street Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Hampden 19 High Satisfactory 1900 Water Supply
Turners Falls Power Canal - Right Dike Massachusetts Franklin 19 Low Satisfactory 1915 Hydroelectric
Turners Falls Power Canal – Left Dike Massachusetts Franklin 19 High Satisfactory 1915 Hydroelectric
Comins Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 Significant Fair 1957 Recreation
Lake Maspenock Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 High Fair 1901 Recreation
Whitney Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 Significant Poor -
Industries Drive Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 18 Significant Poor - Water Supply
Linwood Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 High Fair 1865 Recreation
Old Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 Significant Poor - Recreation
Zero Manufacturing Company Dam Massachusetts Hampden 18 Significant Fair - Recreation
Russell Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 18 Significant Fair 1954 Recreation
Shaker Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 18 High Satisfactory 1910 Recreation
Mossy Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 Significant Poor 1876 Recreation
Allen Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 Significant Fair - Recreation
Woods Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 18 Significant Satisfactory 1989 Other
Great Pond Upper Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 18 High Fair 1942 Water Supply
Lake Whittemore Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Camp Woodcrest Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 18 Low Poor 1927 Recreation
Greenwater Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 18 Significant Fair 1944 Recreation
Squannacook River Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 18 High Fair - Recreation
Merrimack Waste Gate Massachusetts Middlesex 18 Low Satisfactory 1848 Hydroelectric
Cooley Hill Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 Significant Poor 1887 Recreation
Buffumville Dam - Pierpoint Meadow Pond Dike Massachusetts Worcester 18 High Not Available 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Onota Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 18 High Satisfactory 1865 Recreation
Southbridge Reservoir No. 4 Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 Significant Satisfactory 1906 Water Supply
Naultaug Brook Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 Low Poor - Recreation
Douglas Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 Significant Poor - Recreation
Middle Pond Dam No. 1 Massachusetts Bristol 18 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Sutton Falls Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 Significant Fair 1900 Recreation
Epstein Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 18 Low Fair 1967 Recreation
Middle Pond Dam No. 2 Massachusetts Bristol 18 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Rawson Hill Brook Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
New Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 Significant Fair - Recreation
Greenwood Lake Dam Massachusetts Bristol 18 High Satisfactory 1854 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Chimney Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 High Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Duck Mill Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 Low Poor 1937
Wrights Reservoir Dam & Dike No. 1 & Dike No. 2 Massachusetts Worcester 18 High Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Ellis Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 18 High Satisfactory - Recreation
West Springfield Massachusetts Hampden 18 Low Satisfactory 1840 Hydroelectric
Spot Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 18 Significant Satisfactory 1880 Water Supply
Noanet Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 18 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Gales Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 18 Low Fair - Recreation
Millvale Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Essex 18 High Fair 1898 Water Supply
Rolling Massachusetts Middlesex 18 Low Satisfactory 1835 Hydroelectric
Main Street Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 18 High Poor 1882 Recreation
Longmeadow Country Club Dam Massachusetts Hampden 18 Significant Poor 1890 Irrigation
Grist Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 18 Low Fair 1800 Recreation

Frequently Asked Questions

Hazard potential is based on the consequences of dam failure, not the condition of the dam. High hazard means loss of human life is probable. Significant means economic and environmental losses are expected but no probable loss of life. Low means minimal losses are expected. The classification considers downstream population, infrastructure, and environmental resources.

Condition ratings reflect the physical state of the dam based on periodic inspections. Satisfactory means no deficiencies found. Fair means minor issues exist but no immediate action needed. Poor means safety deficiencies require remedial action. Unsatisfactory means the dam is unsafe and immediate corrective action is required.

Yes. Use the search field above to find dams by name. You can also combine the search with state, hazard, and condition filters to narrow your results. Each dam record links to a detail page with complete information.