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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
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.