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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
Eames Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 13 Significant Poor - Recreation
Hager Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 13 High Unsatisfactory 1710 Recreation
Morey'S Bridge Dam Massachusetts Bristol 13 High Satisfactory 1832 Recreation
Swansea Dam Massachusetts Bristol 13 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Cr Makhlouf Dam Massachusetts Hampden 13 Undetermined - 1930 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Salisbury Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 13 Significant Satisfactory 1953 Recreation
Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street Massachusetts Worcester 13 Low Fair 1910 Recreation
Jenney (Arms House) Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 13 Significant Fair - Recreation
Muzzy Meadow Dam Massachusetts Worcester 13 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Three Mile River No. 1 Dam Massachusetts Bristol 13 Significant Fair - Recreation
John Leo Silver Lake Dam Massachusetts Essex 13 Significant Poor - Recreation
Stevens Pond East Dam Massachusetts Essex 13 Significant Fair - Recreation
Cochran Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 13 Low Fair 1900 Flood Risk Reduction
Assabet Massachusetts Middlesex 13 Significant Satisfactory 1921 Hydroelectric
Red Brook Pond Dam Massachusetts Barnstable 13 Significant Fair - Recreation
Lake Bray Dam Massachusetts Hampden 13 Significant Fair - Recreation
Brackett Pond Dam No. 1 and No. 2 Massachusetts Essex 13 Significant Poor 1930 Recreation
Coachlace Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 13 Significant Fair 1846 Recreation
West End Beagle Club Dam Massachusetts Worcester 13 Significant Fair 1961 Recreation
West Pond Outlet Dam Massachusetts Essex 13 Significant Unsatisfactory 1900 Recreation
Kings Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 13 Significant Poor 1871 Recreation
Bolivar Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 13 Significant Satisfactory 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Mount Pleasant Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 13 Significant Fair 1967 Irrigation
Forge Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 13 Significant Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Fernwood Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 13 Significant Fair - Recreation
Three Mile River Dam Massachusetts Bristol 13 Significant Fair - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
North Village Pond Massachusetts Worcester 13 Low Satisfactory 1914 Hydroelectric
Quinebaug River Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 13 Low Satisfactory 1919 Hydroelectric
Makepeace No. 3 Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Undetermined - -
Kennard Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Undetermined - -
Congamond Lakes South Dike/Culvert Massachusetts Hampden 12 Undetermined - -
Stillwater Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 12 Low Poor -
Harlow Brook No. 2 Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Undetermined - 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Merry Memorial Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Undetermined Fair 1910 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hayden Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Undetermined Poor 1900 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cooks Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Undetermined - 1920 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cold Bottom Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Undetermined Poor 1900 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Vorces Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 12 Significant Fair 1892
French Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 12 Significant Poor 1760 Recreation
Freeman Bog Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Low Poor 1900 Irrigation
Little River Dam Massachusetts Essex 12 Significant Fair - Recreation
Cedar Street Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 12 Significant Fair - Recreation
Robinson Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 12 Significant Poor 1999 Recreation
Tremont Street Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Significant Fair - Recreation
Curtis Crossing Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Low Poor 1908 Recreation
Hollingsworth & Vose Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 12 Significant Fair - Other
Maple Springs Brook No. 1 Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Undetermined - 1911 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Upper Sibley Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 12 Significant Poor - Recreation
Westford Depot Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 12 Significant Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Holmes Street Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 12 Low Fair 1900 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...

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.