Browse Dams
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.
| 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.