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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
Lake Williams Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 11 High Fair 1882
Lake George Dam Massachusetts Hampden 11 Significant Fair - Recreation
Wright Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Low Fair 1900 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Trout Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1920 Recreation
Beaumont Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Low Poor 1886 Recreation
Stearns Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 11 Low Fair 1930 Recreation
Reservoir Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Significant Satisfactory 1931 Recreation
Mcleod Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 11 Low Poor - Recreation
Prindle Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Satisfactory 1952 Recreation
Paradise Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair - Recreation
Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Poor 1939 Recreation
Pratt'S Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Poor - Recreation
Mirror Lake Dike Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Significant Poor - Recreation
Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam Massachusetts Bristol 11 Low Poor - Recreation
Patrill Hollow Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Howe Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair - Recreation
Assabet River Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair - Other
Langwater Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 11 Significant Fair - Recreation
Jacobs Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Significant Fair 1730 Recreation
East Head Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Low Fair 1900 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Trowel Shop Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Low Poor - Recreation
Wellesley Avenue Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Low Satisfactory - Water Supply
Cooley Lake Dam Massachusetts Hampden 11 Significant Fair - Recreation
Wheeler Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Dark Brook Reservoir Dike A Massachusetts Worcester 11 High Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Ashley Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 11 Significant Satisfactory 1897 Water Supply
Valley Pond Dike Massachusetts Middlesex 11 Significant Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Southwick Lower Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Poor - Recreation
Sawmill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair - Recreation
Lower Millpond Dam Massachusetts Essex 11 Low Unsatisfactory - Recreation
Crane Brook Upper Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Significant Satisfactory - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Round Meadow Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair 1951 Other
Cordingly Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 11 Significant Fair 1912 Recreation
Hycrest Farm Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Ames Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 11 High Poor - Recreation
Tisdale Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 11 Significant Fair 1770 Recreation
Eagle Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1920 Recreation
Nine Lot Dam Massachusetts Hampden 11 Low Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Little Nugget Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Lower Spectacle Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 11 Low Poor - Recreation
Bull Brook Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Essex 11 Low Fair 1988 Water Supply
Shepard Street Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Significant Satisfactory 1956 Recreation
Cole River Dam Massachusetts Bristol 11 Low Fair - Recreation
Town Farm Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair - Recreation
Memorial Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Sawdy Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 11 Significant Poor 1938 Recreation
Liberty Street Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Significant Fair 1695 Recreation
Bound Brook Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Water Supply
Upper Crow Hills Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Satisfactory 1956 Recreation
Forge Pond Dike Massachusetts Hampshire 11 Significant Poor 1978 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.