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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
Route 25 No. 1 Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 16 High Satisfactory 1964 Irrigation
Secret Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Fair — Recreation
Cocassett Lake Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 16 Significant Fair 1813 Recreation
Fernwood Lake North Dam Massachusetts Essex 16 High Poor 1877 Recreation
Brooks Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Low Fair 1939 Recreation
Shepard Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 16 Significant Satisfactory 1880 Recreation
Victory Lane Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 16 Significant Poor —
Lackey Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Satisfactory 2000 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Moulton Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
D.F. Riley Grist Mill Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 16 Significant Unsatisfactory 1881 Recreation
Washington Street Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 16 Significant Fair —
Noyes Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Satisfactory 1920 Recreation
Boulder Hill Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 16 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Manchester Pond Reservoir South Dike Massachusetts Bristol 16 High Poor 1963 Water Supply
Quenneville Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 16 Low Unsatisfactory 1950 Other
James Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Satisfactory 1851 Recreation
Lower Meadow Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Fair —
Rivulet Village Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 High Fair — Recreation
Sheomet Lake Dam Massachusetts Franklin 16 Significant Fair — Recreation
Ashfield Lake Dam Massachusetts Franklin 16 High Satisfactory 1897 Recreation
Upper Tucker Pond East Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Poor — Recreation
Reservoir No. 6 Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Low Fair 1905 Water Supply
Eames Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Satisfactory 1747 Recreation
Upper Mystic Lake Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 16 Significant Satisfactory 1860 Flood Risk Reduction
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 16 Low Fair 1958 Recreation
Russell Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 16 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Silver Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Fair 1896 Recreation
Juda Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 16 Low Fair 1962 Recreation
Pelton Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 16 Low Fair 1954 Recreation
Diversion Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Fair — Recreation
Johnson Creek Dam Massachusetts Essex 16 Significant Poor 1913 Recreation
Manhan River Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 16 Significant Fair 1998 Recreation
Delaney Complex E Bolton Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Low Satisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Talbot Mills Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 16 Significant Fair 1828 Flood Risk Reduction
Strangman Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 16 High Fair 1884 Recreation
Norcross Pond No. 3 Dam Massachusetts Hampden 16 Low Poor — Recreation
Clark Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Poor 1920 Recreation
Crow Hills Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Satisfactory 1937 Recreation
Rawson Hill Brook Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Wetmore Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Poor — Recreation
Brookside Mill Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 16 Significant Fair 1862 Hydroelectric
Upper Sawmill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Fair 1850
Magoun Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 16 Significant Satisfactory 1991 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Long Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 16 Significant Satisfactory — Water Supply
Lancelot Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 16 High Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Middle Pond Dam No. 4 Massachusetts Bristol 16 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Whitmore Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 16 Significant Poor 1967
Wallis Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Low Poor — Recreation
Barefoot Brook Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 16 Significant Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Brown Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Low Fair 1900 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.