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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnett Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 15 | Low | Poor | 1930 | Recreation |
| Assabet River Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 15 | Low | Poor | 1924 | Recreation |
| Woodwards Mill Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 15 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Hunts Pond | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | 1936 | Hydroelectric |
| Colrain Lower Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 15 | Significant | Fair | 1902 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lowes Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Bristol Blake State Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 15 | Significant | Poor | 1700 | Recreation |
| Dawson Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | Significant | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Weld Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 15 | High | Poor | 1870 | Recreation |
| Barre Reservoir Dam & Dike | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Westinghouse Dam | Massachusetts | Suffolk | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Whitmans Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 15 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Red Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Meetinghouse Pond Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | Significant | Fair | 1893 | Water Supply |
| Allen Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 15 | Low | Fair | 1797 | Recreation |
| Robinson Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | Significant | Poor | 1838 | Recreation |
| Mirror Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1913 | Recreation |
| Pine Island Lake Dike | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 15 | Significant | Fair | 1920 | Recreation |
| Spring Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 15 | High | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Ames Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 15 | Significant | Fair | 1992 | Recreation |
| Haynes Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Cook Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 15 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Smelt Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 15 | High | Satisfactory | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Springfield Country Club Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 15 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2000 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Artichoke River Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 15 | Low | Poor | 1950 | Other |
| Buck Hill Conservation Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | Significant | Fair | 1969 | Recreation |
| Upper Highland Lake Dike | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 15 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1872 | Recreation |
| Carpenter Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 15 | Significant | Poor | 1888 | Recreation |
| Boott Gate | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | 1835 | Hydroelectric |
| Lawrence Street | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | 1831 | Hydroelectric |
| Whitehall Reservoir Distribution Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 15 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Shaker Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Barrett Park Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Rose Brook Lower Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 15 | Significant | Fair | 1930 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bethune Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 15 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Neponset River Dam - Lower Mills | Massachusetts | Suffolk | 15 | Significant | Poor | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hall Street | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | 1831 | Hydroelectric |
| Pierce Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | High | Fair | 1911 | Recreation |
| Ice House | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 15 | Low | Satisfactory | 1906 | Hydroelectric |
| Bulloughs Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 15 | Significant | Poor | — | |
| Bailey Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 15 | Significant | Poor | 1912 | Recreation |
| West River Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | Significant | Poor | 1920 | Recreation |
| Sargent Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Hemlock Gorge Spillway Dike | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 15 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Swamp Locks | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 15 | Significant | Fair | 1823 | Hydroelectric |
| Tremont Mill Pond | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 15 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1845 | Hydroelectric |
| Horn Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 15 | Significant | Fair | 1989 | Water Supply |
| Silver Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 15 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1878 | Recreation |
| Haskins Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 15 | Significant | Poor | 1820 | Recreation |
| Cook'S Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 15 | High | Fair | 1830 | 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.