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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
Colrain Lower Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Franklin 15 Significant Fair 1902 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lower Stoneville Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Fair 1904 Other
Plantain Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 15 Significant Fair 1947 Recreation
Burnett Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 15 Low Poor 1930 Recreation
Dawson Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1960 Recreation
Westinghouse Dam Massachusetts Suffolk 15 Significant Fair - Recreation
Allen Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Fair 1797 Recreation
Stockbridge Bowl Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 15 High Unsatisfactory 1880 Recreation
South Reservoir East Dike Massachusetts Middlesex 15 High Satisfactory 1882 Water Supply
Red Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Cedar Meadow Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1924 Recreation
Barre Reservoir Dam & Dike Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Poor - Recreation
Spring Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 15 High Fair - Water Supply
Ames Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 15 Significant Fair 1992 Recreation
Barrett Park Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Poor - Recreation
Bristol Blake State Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 Significant Poor 1700 Recreation
Haynes Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair - Water Supply
Brigham Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Low Unsatisfactory 1872 Recreation
Meetinghouse Pond Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1893 Water Supply
Scout Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 15 Low Fair 1937 Recreation
Whitmans Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Buck Hill Conservation Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Fair 1969 Recreation
Robinson Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Poor 1838 Recreation
Stodge Meadow Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Low Fair 1863 Recreation
Weld Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 High Poor 1870 Recreation
Pine Island Lake Dike Massachusetts Hampshire 15 Significant Fair 1920 Recreation
Little Galilee Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 15 Low Poor - Recreation
Cook Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 15 Low Poor - Recreation
Boott Gate Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Satisfactory 1835 Hydroelectric
Lawrence Street Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Satisfactory 1831 Hydroelectric
Smelt Brook Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Carpenter Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 15 Significant Poor 1888 Recreation
Whitehall Reservoir Distribution Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Springfield Country Club Dam Massachusetts Hampden 15 Significant Satisfactory 2000 Flood Risk Reduction
Rose Brook Lower Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 15 Significant Fair 1930 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mirror Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Satisfactory 1913 Recreation
Neponset River Dam - Lower Mills Massachusetts Suffolk 15 Significant Poor - Flood Risk Reduction
Hall Street Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Satisfactory 1831 Hydroelectric
Shaker Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 15 Significant Fair - Recreation
Horn Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Fair 1989 Water Supply
Ice House Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Low Satisfactory 1906 Hydroelectric
Brookside Mill Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Poor 1862 Hydroelectric
Sargent Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Pierce Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 High Fair 1911 Recreation
Swamp Locks Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Fair 1823 Hydroelectric
West River Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 15 Significant Poor 1920 Recreation
Bullough'S Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Poor -
Hemlock Gorge Spillway Dike Massachusetts Middlesex 15 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Tremont Mill Pond Massachusetts Plymouth 15 High Unsatisfactory 1845 Hydroelectric
Bailey Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 15 Significant Poor 1912 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.