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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
Norcross Pond No. 3 Dam Massachusetts Hampden 16 Low Poor — Recreation
Briggs Reservoir No. 2 Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 16 Low Satisfactory 1937 Irrigation
Wetmore Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Poor — Recreation
Noyes Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Satisfactory 1920 Recreation
Rawson Hill Brook Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
D.F. Riley Grist Mill Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 16 Significant Unsatisfactory 1881 Recreation
Middle Pond Dam No. 4 Massachusetts Bristol 16 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Barre Reservoir Dam & Dike Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Poor — Recreation
Felton Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 15 Low Fair 1937 Recreation
Burnett Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 15 Low Poor 1930 Recreation
Stevens Swamp Dam Massachusetts Franklin 15 Low Poor — Recreation
Whitmans Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Red Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Leesville Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1830 Recreation
Horn Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Fair 1989 Water Supply
Meetinghouse Pond Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1893 Water Supply
Cedar Meadow Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1924 Recreation
Robinson Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Poor 1838 Recreation
Woodman Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 15 Low Fair 1930 Recreation
Haskins Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 15 Significant Poor 1820 Recreation
Cowee Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Fair 1900 Water Supply
Allen Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Fair 1797 Recreation
Pilchs No. 3 Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 15 Low Fair 1948 Recreation
Brigham Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Unsatisfactory 1872 Recreation
Haynes Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair — Water Supply
Cook Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 15 Low Poor — Recreation
Neponset River Dam - Lower Mills Massachusetts Suffolk 15 Significant Poor — Flood Risk Reduction
Woodwards Mill Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Snow Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 15 Significant Fair — Recreation
Colrain Lower Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Franklin 15 Significant Fair 1902 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lowes Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Springfield Country Club Dam Massachusetts Hampden 15 Significant Satisfactory 2000 Flood Risk Reduction
Dawson Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1960 Recreation
Webster Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1957 Recreation
Leonards Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 15 Low Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nagog Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Satisfactory 1909 Water Supply
Upper Artichoke Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Essex 15 Low Satisfactory 1920 Water Supply
Mirror Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Satisfactory 1913 Recreation
Tremont Mill Pond Massachusetts Plymouth 15 High Unsatisfactory 1845 Hydroelectric
Weld Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 High Poor 1870 Recreation
Pine Island Lake Dike Massachusetts Hampshire 15 Significant Fair 1920 Recreation
Upper Westborough Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1887 Water Supply
Barrett Park Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Fiske Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Poor 1900 Water Supply
Silver Lake Dam Massachusetts Hampden 15 Significant Satisfactory 1878 Recreation
Wallace Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Low Satisfactory 1950 Flood Risk Reduction
Artichoke River Dam Massachusetts Essex 15 Low Poor 1950 Other
Hall Street Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Satisfactory 1831 Hydroelectric
Assabet River Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Poor 1924 Recreation
Pierce Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Fair 1911 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.