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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
Buffumville Dam - Pierpoint Meadow Pond Dike Massachusetts Worcester 18 High Not Available 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Whittemore Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Russell Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 18 Significant Fair 1954 Recreation
Industries Drive Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 18 Significant Poor - Water Supply
Besse Bog Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 17 Undetermined - 1945 Irrigation
Day Street Dam Massachusetts Worcester 17 Significant Satisfactory 1900 Recreation
Lake Warner Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 17 Low Satisfactory 1918 Recreation
Bickford Pond Dike Massachusetts Worcester 17 High Satisfactory 1971 Water Supply
Usmc Upper Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 17 Significant Fair 1904 Water Supply
Bondsville Lower Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 17 Significant Fair 1975 Recreation
Buffumville Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 17 Significant Poor - Recreation
Steadman Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 17 Low Poor 1921 Recreation
Dark Brook Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 17 High Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 17 Significant Satisfactory 1875 Recreation
Damon Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 17 Significant Fair 1760 Recreation
Upper Banjo Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 17 High Poor 1908 Recreation
Hawley Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 17 Significant Fair 1890 Water Supply
Frogfoot Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 17 Undetermined - 1940 Irrigation
Brockton Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 17 Significant Fair 1885 Water Supply
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 17 Low Fair 1892 Recreation
Carding Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 17 Significant Fair 1930 Recreation
Robin Hood Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 17 Significant Satisfactory 2013 Recreation
Indian Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 17 Significant Fair 1920 Flood Risk Reduction
Hammond Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 17 Significant Fair - Recreation
Upper Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Franklin 17 Significant Fair - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lynde Brook Reservoir Dike Massachusetts Worcester 17 High Fair 1876 Water Supply
Blackstone River Dam Massachusetts Worcester 17 Significant Poor -
Hamilton Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Hampden 17 High Fair - Recreation
Threemile Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 17 Significant Fair 1968 Recreation
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 17 High Poor 1850 Recreation
Erikson Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 17 Significant Fair 1848 Recreation
Fells Reservoir Dam No. 6 Massachusetts Middlesex 17 Significant Satisfactory 1898 Water Supply
Norton Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Bristol 17 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Stillwater Dam Massachusetts Franklin 17 Significant Fair - Recreation
Singletary Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 17 Significant Fair - Recreation
Caprons Pond Dam, Canal and Gates Massachusetts Worcester 17 Significant Fair - Recreation
Wheeler Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 17 Low Poor 1824 Recreation
Little Robin Hood Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 17 Significant Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Dow Brook Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Essex 17 Significant Satisfactory 1895 Water Supply
Gilder Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 17 Low Poor 1960 Recreation
Wheelwright Pond Dam (Deleted) Massachusetts Worcester 17 Low Poor -
Hollingsworth & Vose Company Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 17 Low Fair 1900 Other
Suntaug Lake Dam Massachusetts Essex 17 High Fair 1971 Water Supply
Wheeler Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 17 Significant Fair 1956 Recreation
Goose Cove Reservoir South Dam Massachusetts Essex 17 High Fair 1963 Water Supply
Waterville Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 17 Significant Fair 1920 Irrigation
Upper Bemis Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 17 Low Satisfactory 1954
Route 25 No. 1 Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 16 High Satisfactory 1964 Irrigation
Secret Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Fair - Recreation
Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River Massachusetts Norfolk 16 Significant Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction

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.