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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
Muzzy Meadow Dam Massachusetts Worcester 13 High Satisfactory — Recreation
John Leo Silver Lake Dam Massachusetts Essex 13 Significant Poor — Recreation
Warren Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Bristol 13 Low Poor 1883 Recreation
Salisbury Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 13 Significant Satisfactory 1953 Recreation
Hager Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 13 High Unsatisfactory 1710 Recreation
Swansea Dam Massachusetts Bristol 13 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Jenney (Arms House) Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 13 Significant Fair — Recreation
Brackett Pond Dam No. 1 and No. 2 Massachusetts Essex 13 Significant Poor 1930 Recreation
Three Mile River No. 1 Dam Massachusetts Bristol 13 Significant Fair — Recreation
Cochran Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 13 Low Fair 1900 Flood Risk Reduction
Bolivar Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 13 Significant Satisfactory 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Red Brook Pond Dam Massachusetts Barnstable 13 Significant Fair — Recreation
Assabet Massachusetts Middlesex 13 Significant Satisfactory 1921 Hydroelectric
Kings Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 13 Significant Poor 1871 Recreation
West Pond Outlet Dam Massachusetts Essex 13 Significant Unsatisfactory 1872 Recreation
West End Beagle Club Dam Massachusetts Worcester 13 Significant Fair 1961 Recreation
Coachlace Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 13 Significant Fair 1846 Recreation
Three Mile River Dam Massachusetts Bristol 13 Significant Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Forge Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 13 Significant Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Fernwood Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 13 Significant Fair — Recreation
North Village Pond Massachusetts Worcester 13 Low Satisfactory 1914 Hydroelectric
Quinebaug River Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 13 Low Satisfactory 1919 Hydroelectric
Kennard Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Low — —
Makepeace No. 3 Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Low — —
Merry Memorial Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Low Fair 1910 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stillwater Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 12 Low Poor —
Harlow Brook No. 2 Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Low — 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Vorces Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 12 Significant Fair 1892
Old Duck Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 12 Significant Poor —
Cooks Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Low — 1920 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hayden Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Low Poor 1900 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cedar Street Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 12 Significant Fair — Recreation
Berle Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 12 Low — 1920 Recreation
Robinson Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 12 Significant Fair 1999 Recreation
Balch Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 12 Significant Poor — Flood Risk Reduction
Hollingsworth & Vose Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 12 Significant Fair — Other
Cold Bottom Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Low Poor 1900 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Tremont Street Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Significant Fair — Recreation
West Street Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 12 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Freeman Bog Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Low Poor 1900 Irrigation
Westford Depot Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 12 Significant Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 12 Significant Fair 1795 Other
Chartley Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 12 High Fair 1696 Recreation
Higley Brook Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 12 Low Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Winnetuxet Road Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Significant Fair — Recreation
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 12 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Echo Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 12 Significant Fair 2013 Recreation
Upper Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 12 Significant Fair — Recreation
Hackett'S Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Spindleville Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 12 Significant Fair — 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.