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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
Maple Springs Road Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 14 Low — —
Cournoyer Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
The Arm Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 14 Low — 1959 Irrigation
Gaston Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 Significant Unsatisfactory 1915 Recreation
Sealund Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 14 Significant Poor — Recreation
Garnet Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 14 Low Poor 1964 Recreation
Gilboa Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 Low Satisfactory — Water Supply
Arlington Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 14 High Fair 1872 Recreation
Arnold Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 Low Poor 1900 Recreation
Patch Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 High Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Beaver Lake Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 14 Significant Satisfactory 1910 Recreation
Manns Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 14 Significant Fair — Recreation
White Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 Low Satisfactory 1923 Recreation
Bartlett Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Bents Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 Significant Poor 1900 Recreation
Massapoag Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 14 Significant Fair — Recreation
Harnett Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 14 Low Fair 1909 Recreation
Valley Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 14 Significant Satisfactory 1962 Recreation
Towne Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 14 Low Poor 1975 Recreation
Barrowsville Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 14 Significant Poor 1920 Recreation
Cheshire Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 14 Significant Fair 1870 Recreation
Nabnasset Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 14 Significant Fair 1926 Recreation
South Street Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 14 Significant Poor — Flood Risk Reduction
Ellis Brett Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 14 High Poor 1930 Recreation
Lower Naukeag Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 High Fair 1900 Recreation
Richmond Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 14 Significant Poor — Recreation
Locust Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 14 Significant Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Crackrock Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 14 Significant Poor 1737 Recreation
Hebronville Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 14 High Satisfactory 1875 Recreation
Edget'S Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 Significant Poor —
Bog Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 14 Low Fair 1937 Recreation
Turner Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 14 Significant Fair — Other
Crooked Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 14 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Stevens Pond West Dam Massachusetts Essex 14 Low Satisfactory 1900 Recreation
Ballardvale Dam Massachusetts Essex 14 Significant Fair 1753 Recreation
Mauserts Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 14 Significant Fair 1998 Recreation
Forge Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 14 Significant Poor — Recreation
Borderland State Park Dam No. 2 Massachusetts Norfolk 14 Low Unsatisfactory 1940 Recreation
Lower Sibley Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 Significant Poor — Recreation
Calkins Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 14 Significant Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Pelham Lake Dam Massachusetts Franklin 14 Significant Fair 1850 Recreation
Long Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 14 Significant Fair — Recreation
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 14 High Fair 1900 Recreation
Church Manufacturing Company Dam Massachusetts Hampden 14 Low Poor 1900
Lake Cochituate Dam and Gate House Massachusetts Middlesex 14 High Satisfactory 1920 Recreation
Charles River Dam At South Natick Massachusetts Middlesex 14 High Poor — Recreation
Curtis Ponds Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 Significant Satisfactory 1837 Recreation
Whitin Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 14 Significant Poor 1900 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Meadow Pond Dam and Dike Massachusetts Worcester 14 Low Fair 1961 Water Supply
Noquochoke Lake Dam Massachusetts Bristol 14 High Fair 1854 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.