Browse Dams
1,340 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,340 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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 19 | Significant | Fair | 1900 | Water Supply |
| Hopedale Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 19 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Glen Charles Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 19 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Round Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 1963 | Recreation |
| Granite Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1924 | Recreation |
| Ware Lower | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1890 | Hydroelectric |
| Shaker Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 18 | High | Satisfactory | 1910 | Recreation |
| Linwood Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | High | Satisfactory | 1865 | Recreation |
| Middle Pond Dam No. 1 | Massachusetts | Bristol | 18 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1967 | Recreation |
| Main Street Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 18 | High | Poor | 1882 | Recreation |
| Naultaug Brook Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| West Springfield | Massachusetts | Hampden | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1840 | Hydroelectric |
| Douglas Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Millvale Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 18 | High | Fair | 1898 | Water Supply |
| Waldo Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 18 | High | Fair | 1936 | Recreation |
| Wrights Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Industries Drive Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 18 | Significant | Poor | — | |
| Sutton Falls Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1900 | Recreation |
| Lake Whittemore Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Middle Pond Dam No. 2 | Massachusetts | Bristol | 18 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Greenwater Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1944 | Recreation |
| Longmeadow Country Club Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 18 | Significant | Poor | 1890 | Irrigation |
| Zero Manufacturing Company Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 18 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Lake Maspenock Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | High | Fair | 1901 | Recreation |
| Spot Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 18 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1880 | Water Supply |
| Hickory Hills Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Epstein Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 18 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Recreation |
| Noanet Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 18 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1963 | Recreation |
| Greenwood Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 18 | High | Satisfactory | 1854 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Mossy Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Poor | 1876 | Recreation |
| Camp Woodcrest Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 18 | Low | Poor | 1927 | Recreation |
| Buffumville Dam - Pierpoint Meadow Pond Dike | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | High | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sanford Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 18 | Significant | Poor | 1881 | Recreation |
| Squannacook River Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 18 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Duck Mill Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Low | Poor | 1937 | |
| Grist Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 18 | Low | Fair | 1800 | Recreation |
| Onota Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 18 | High | Satisfactory | 1865 | Recreation |
| Allen Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Comins Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1957 | Recreation |
| Chimney Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | High | Unsatisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Cooley Hill Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Poor | 1887 | Recreation |
| Ellis Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 18 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Old Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Great Pond Upper Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 18 | High | Fair | 1942 | Water Supply |
| Southbridge Reservoir No. 4 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1906 | Water Supply |
| Gales Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| New Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Whitney Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Poor | — | |
| Rolling | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 18 | Low | Satisfactory | 1835 | Hydroelectric |
| Orrs Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 18 | Low | Fair | 1906 | Water Supply |
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.