Browse Dams
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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Meadow Pond Dam and Dike | Massachusetts | Worcester | 14 | Low | Fair | 1961 | Water Supply |
| Stevens Pond West Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 14 | Low | Satisfactory | 1900 | Recreation |
| Curtis Ponds Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 14 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1837 | Recreation |
| Noquochoke Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 14 | High | Fair | 1854 | Recreation |
| Whitin Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 14 | Significant | Poor | 1900 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Conant Brook Dam - Dike | Massachusetts | Hampden | 14 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ocean Spray Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 13 | Undetermined | - | - | |
| Ortolani No. 2 Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 13 | Undetermined | - | 1900 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 13 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2013 | Recreation |
| Beaver Dam Pond Dam (Deleted) | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 13 | Low | - | 1928 | Irrigation |
| Ortolani Reservoir No. 3 Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 13 | Undetermined | Fair | 1910 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Briggs Reservoir Dam No. 1 | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 13 | Undetermined | Fair | 1917 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mill Pond Falls Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 13 | High | - | - | |
| Old Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 13 | Significant | Poor | - | |
| Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Barnstable | 13 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Briggs Reservoir No. 2 Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 13 | Undetermined | Satisfactory | 1937 | Irrigation |
| Bogastow Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 13 | Low | Poor | 1900 | Recreation |
| Indian Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 13 | High | Fair | 1930 | Irrigation |
| Taft Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 13 | Low | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Factory Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 13 | Significant | Poor | 1873 | Recreation |
| Amesbury Road Dike | Massachusetts | Essex | 13 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Perryville Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 13 | Significant | Fair | 1870 | Recreation |
| Lake Ellis Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 13 | Significant | Fair | 1843 | Recreation |
| Shawville Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 13 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 13 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Alden Street Dike | Massachusetts | Hampden | 13 | Significant | Fair | 1940 | Hydroelectric |
| Fountain Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 13 | High | Fair | 1902 | Water Supply |
| Riceville Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 13 | Low | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Lac Marie Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 13 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Greenes Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 13 | Significant | Poor | 1925 | Recreation |
| Parsons Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 13 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Irish Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 13 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Cochichewick River Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 13 | Significant | Poor | 1820 | |
| Old Water Supply Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 13 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1900 | Recreation |
| Oakman Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 13 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Hammershop Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 13 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Lake Como Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 13 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Hayden Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 13 | Significant | Fair | 1886 | |
| Dunn Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 13 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1934 | Recreation |
| Benedict Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 13 | Low | Satisfactory | 1934 | Recreation |
| Milford Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 13 | Low | Poor | 1900 | Recreation |
| Howe Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 13 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Mill River Culvert and Tide Gate | Massachusetts | Essex | 13 | Low | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Cochichewick Outlet Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 13 | High | Fair | 1865 | Water Supply |
| Vinica Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 13 | Low | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Cow Pond Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 13 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| O'Brien Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 13 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Louisa Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 13 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1900 | Recreation |
| Thompson Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 13 | Low | Fair | 1900 | Recreation |
| Warren Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 13 | Low | Poor | 1883 | 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.