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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
New Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 16 Significant Fair 1810 Recreation
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 16 Low Fair 1958 Recreation
Shepard Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 16 Significant Satisfactory 1880 Recreation
Crow Hills Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Fair 1937 Recreation
Pelton Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 16 Low Fair 1954 Recreation
Burncoat Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Fair - Recreation
Lackey Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Satisfactory 2000 Fish and Wildlife Pond
George Street Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 Significant Poor -
West River Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Poor 1920 Recreation
Wallace Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Low Satisfactory 1950 Flood Risk Reduction
Swamp Locks Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Fair 1823 Hydroelectric
Orrs Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 15 Low Fair 1906 Water Supply
Pierce Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Fair 1911 Recreation
Emerson Brook Dam Massachusetts Essex 15 Low Fair 1951 Water Supply
Upper Westborough Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1887 Water Supply
Pine Island Lake Dike Massachusetts Hampshire 15 Significant Fair 1920 Recreation
Sargent Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Colrain Lower Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Franklin 15 Significant Fair 1902 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Little Galilee Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 15 Low Poor - Recreation
Leonards Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 15 Low Fair - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Leesville Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1830 Recreation
Brookside Mill Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Poor 1862 Hydroelectric
Cook Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 15 Low Poor - Recreation
Ice House Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Satisfactory 1906 Hydroelectric
Horn Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Fair 1989 Water Supply
Boott Gate Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Satisfactory 1835 Hydroelectric
Carpenter Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 Significant Poor 1888 Recreation
Dawson Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1960 Recreation
Pilchs No. 3 Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 15 Low Fair 1948 Recreation
Assabet River Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Poor 1924 Recreation
Cowee Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Fair 1900 Water Supply
Coes Lower Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1865 Recreation
Waite Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Neponset River Dam - Lower Mills Massachusetts Suffolk 15 Significant Poor - Flood Risk Reduction
Burnett Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 15 Low Poor 1930 Recreation
Springfield Country Club Dam Massachusetts Hampden 15 Significant Satisfactory 2000 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Ripple Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Satisfactory 1982 Recreation
Studleys Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 15 Significant Poor - Recreation
Northborough Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Poor - Water Supply
Whitehall Reservoir Distribution Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Allen Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Fair 1797 Recreation
Felton Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 15 Low Fair 1937 Recreation
Shaker Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 15 Significant Fair - Recreation
Neponset River Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 Low Poor 1850
Lower Stoneville Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Fair 1904 Other
Webster Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1957 Recreation
Hemlock Gorge Spillway Dike Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Smelt Brook Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Lynde Basin Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Poor 1924
Hall Street Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Satisfactory 1831 Hydroelectric

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.