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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Linwood Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 High Satisfactory 1865 Recreation
Shaker Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 18 High Satisfactory 1910 Recreation
Ware Lower Massachusetts Hampshire 18 Low Satisfactory 1890 Hydroelectric
Dow Brook Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Essex 17 Significant Satisfactory 1895 Water Supply
Threemile Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 17 Significant Fair 1968 Recreation
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 17 High Poor 1850 Recreation
Besse Bog Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 17 Low — 1945 Irrigation
Gilder Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 17 Low Poor 1960 Recreation
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 17 Low Fair 1892 Recreation
Usmc Pond Upper Dam Massachusetts Essex 17 Significant Fair 1904 Water Supply
Erikson Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 17 Significant Fair 1848 Recreation
Caprons Pond Dam, Canal and Gates Massachusetts Worcester 17 Significant Fair — Recreation
Stillwater Dam Massachusetts Franklin 17 Significant Fair — Recreation
Hamilton Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Hampden 17 High Fair — Recreation
Brockton Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 17 Significant Fair 1885 Water Supply
Carding Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 17 Significant Fair 1930 Recreation
Suntaug Lake Dam Massachusetts Essex 17 High Fair 1971 Water Supply
Goose Cove Reservoir South Dam Massachusetts Essex 17 High Fair 1963 Water Supply
Wheelwright Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 17 Low Poor —
Hawley Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 17 Significant Fair 1890 Water Supply
Williamsville Pond Dam South Massachusetts Worcester 17 Low Poor — Recreation
Lynde Brook Reservoir Dike Massachusetts Worcester 17 High Fair 1876 Water Supply
Bickford Pond Dike Massachusetts Worcester 17 High Satisfactory 1971 Water Supply
Fells Reservoir Dam No. 6 Massachusetts Middlesex 17 Significant Satisfactory 1898 Water Supply
Singletary Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 17 Significant Fair — Recreation
Upper Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Franklin 17 Significant Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Indian Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 17 Significant Fair 1920 Flood Risk Reduction
Robin Hood Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 17 Significant Satisfactory 2013 Recreation
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 17 Significant Satisfactory 1875 Recreation
Buffumville Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 17 Significant Poor — Recreation
Blackstone River Dam Massachusetts Worcester 17 Significant Poor —
Hammond Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 17 Significant Fair — Recreation
Dark Brook Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 17 High Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Lake Warner Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 17 Low Satisfactory 1918 Recreation
Upper Banjo Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 17 High Poor 1908 Recreation
Wheeler Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 17 Significant Fair 1956 Recreation
Day Street Dam Massachusetts Worcester 17 Significant Satisfactory 1900 Recreation
Hollingsworth & Vose Company Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 17 Low Fair 1900 Other
Norton Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Bristol 17 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Waterville Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 17 Significant Fair 1920 Irrigation
Damon Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 17 Significant Fair 1760 Recreation
Bondsville Lower Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 17 Significant Fair 1975 Recreation
Wheeler Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 17 Low Satisfactory 1824 Recreation
Little Robin Hood Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 17 Significant Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Upper Bemis Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 17 Low Poor 1954
Steadman Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 17 Low Poor 1921 Recreation
Moulton Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Holbrook Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Poor —
Deerfield No. 5 - Canal #3 Massachusetts Berkshire 16 Low Satisfactory 1910 Hydroelectric
Route 25 No. 1 Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 16 High Satisfactory 1964 Irrigation

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.