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
Route 25 No. 1 Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 16 High Satisfactory 1964 Irrigation
Luther Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Bristol 16 Low Satisfactory — Water Supply
Holbrook Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Poor —
Manchester Pond Reservoir South Dike Massachusetts Bristol 16 High Poor 1963 Water Supply
Quenneville Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 16 Low Unsatisfactory 1950 Other
Brookside Mill Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 16 Significant Fair 1862 Hydroelectric
Delaney Complex E Bolton Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Low Satisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Tremont Mill Pond Massachusetts Plymouth 15 High Unsatisfactory 1845 Hydroelectric
Red Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Meetinghouse Pond Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1893 Water Supply
Whitmans Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Allen Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Fair 1797 Recreation
George Street Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 Significant Poor —
Westinghouse Dam Massachusetts Suffolk 15 Significant Fair — Recreation
Forge Pond Massachusetts Plymouth 15 Low Fair 1915 Recreation
Robinson Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Poor 1838 Recreation
Fitch Basin Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Poor 1928
Kelleher Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 15 Low Poor 1945 Recreation
Chapin Pond Massachusetts Hampden 15 Low Fair 1900
Barre Reservoir Dam & Dike Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Poor — Recreation
Weld Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 High Poor 1870 Recreation
Dawson Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1960 Recreation
Mirror Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Satisfactory 1913 Recreation
Bristol Blake State Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 Significant Poor 1700 Recreation
Lowes Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Pine Island Lake Dike Massachusetts Hampshire 15 Significant Fair 1920 Recreation
Cook'S Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Fair 1830 Recreation
Spring Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 15 High Fair — Water Supply
Colrain Lower Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Franklin 15 Significant Fair 1902 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hunts Pond Massachusetts Worcester 15 Low Satisfactory 1936 Hydroelectric
Woodwards Mill Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Ames Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 15 Significant Fair 1992 Recreation
Assabet River Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Poor 1924 Recreation
Haynes Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair — Water Supply
Cook Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 15 Low Poor — Recreation
Burnett Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 15 Low Poor 1930 Recreation
Plantain Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 15 Significant Fair 1947 Recreation
Stevens Swamp Dam Massachusetts Franklin 15 Low Poor — Recreation
Cedar Meadow Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1924 Recreation
Emerson Brook Dam Massachusetts Essex 15 Low Fair 1951 Water Supply
Upper Lynde Basin Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Poor 1924
Swamp Locks Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Fair 1823 Hydroelectric
Weston'S Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Poor 1970 Recreation
Neponset River Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 Low Poor 1850
Lower Stoneville Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Fair 1904 Recreation
Pilchs No. 3 Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 15 Low Fair 1948 Recreation
Snow Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 15 Significant Fair — Recreation
Upper Artichoke Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Essex 15 Low Satisfactory 1920 Water Supply
Shaker Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 15 Significant Fair — Recreation
Scout Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 15 Low Satisfactory 1937 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.