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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juda Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 16 | Low | Fair | 1962 | Recreation |
| Washington Street Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 16 | Significant | Fair | — | |
| Holbrook Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Significant | Poor | — | |
| Manchester Pond Reservoir South Dike | Massachusetts | Bristol | 16 | High | Poor | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Shepard Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1880 | Recreation |
| Lancelot Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 16 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Recreation |
| Route 25 No. 1 Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 16 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Irrigation |
| Hopkinton State Park Swimming Pool Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 16 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Recreation |
| Fernwood Lake North Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 16 | High | Poor | 1877 | Recreation |
| Strangman Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 16 | High | Fair | 1884 | Recreation |
| Upper Sawmill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1850 | |
| Boys & Girls Camp No. 1 Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Johnson Creek Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 16 | Significant | Poor | 1913 | Recreation |
| Ashfield Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 16 | High | Satisfactory | 1897 | Recreation |
| Delaney Complex E Bolton Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Crow Hills Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1937 | Recreation |
| Moulton Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | High | Unsatisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Magoun Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1991 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Manhan River Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1998 | Recreation |
| Long Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Brookside Mill Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1862 | Hydroelectric |
| Upper Mystic Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1860 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Barefoot Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Brooks Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Low | Fair | 1939 | Recreation |
| Wallis Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Russell Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 16 | High | Unsatisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Burncoat Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Eames Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1747 | Recreation |
| Luther Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Diversion Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Boulder Hill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Reservoir No. 6 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Low | Fair | 1905 | Water Supply |
| Middle Pond Dam No. 4 | Massachusetts | Bristol | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| D.F. Riley Grist Mill Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 16 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1881 | Recreation |
| Rawson Hill Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Noyes Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1920 | Recreation |
| Wetmore Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Briggs Reservoir No. 2 Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1937 | Irrigation |
| Norcross Pond No. 3 Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 16 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Secret Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Clark Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Significant | Poor | 1920 | Recreation |
| Lower Meadow Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Significant | Fair | — | |
| Lake Monomonac Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Deerfield No. 5 - Canal #3 | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 16 | Low | Satisfactory | 1910 | Hydroelectric |
| Victory Lane Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 16 | Significant | Poor | — | |
| Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 16 | Low | Fair | 1958 | Recreation |
| Brown Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Low | Fair | 1900 | Recreation |
| Quenneville Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 16 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1950 | Other |
| New Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1810 | Recreation |
| Upper Tucker Pond East Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 16 | Significant | Poor | — | 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.