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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.