Browse Dams

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
Asnebumskit Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair 1950 Water Supply
Assabet River Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair — Other
Beaumont Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Low Fair 1886 Recreation
Langwater Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 11 Significant Fair — Recreation
Blood Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Significant Satisfactory 1930 Recreation
Memorial Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
South Meadow Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Low — 1900 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Trout Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1920 Recreation
Bull Brook Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Essex 11 Low Fair 1988 Water Supply
Ames Pond Dike A Massachusetts Middlesex 11 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Cooley Lake Dam Massachusetts Hampden 11 Significant Fair — Recreation
Jacobs Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Significant Fair 1730 Recreation
Valley Pond Dike Massachusetts Middlesex 11 Significant Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Wellesley Avenue Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Low Satisfactory — Water Supply
Stearns Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 11 Low Fair 1930 Recreation
Round Meadow Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair 1951 Other
Lake Noquochoke Upper Dam Massachusetts Bristol 11 Low Poor — Recreation
Tisdale Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 11 Significant Fair 1770 Recreation
Crane Brook Upper Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Significant Satisfactory — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Patrill Hollow Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Hayes Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 11 Low Fair 1840 Flood Risk Reduction
Cole River Dam Massachusetts Bristol 11 Low Fair — Recreation
Ames Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 11 High Fair — Recreation
Cordingly Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 11 Significant Fair 1912 Recreation
Wright Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Low Fair 1900 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Town Farm Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair — Recreation
Trowel Shop Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Low Poor — Recreation
Southwick Lower Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Poor — Recreation
Ashley Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 11 Significant Satisfactory 1897 Water Supply
East Head Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Low Fair 1900 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Little Nugget Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Sawdy Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 11 Significant Poor 1938 Recreation
Dark Brook Reservoir Dike A Massachusetts Worcester 11 High Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Sawmill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair — Recreation
Mason Road Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 11 Low Poor 1870 Recreation
Upper Crow Hills Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair 1956 Recreation
Eagle Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1920 Recreation
Lower Millpond Dam Massachusetts Essex 11 Low Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Shepard Street Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Significant Satisfactory 1956 Recreation
Lower Spectacle Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 11 Low Poor — Recreation
Fernwood Lake West Dam Massachusetts Essex 11 High Poor 1877 Recreation
Bound Brook Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Water Supply
Liberty Street Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Significant Fair 1695 Recreation
Lumbert Pond Dam Massachusetts Barnstable 11 Significant Poor — Recreation
Lake Mirimichi Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Significant Fair 1925 Water Supply
Connor Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair 1968 Recreation
Hycrest Farm Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Forge Pond Dike Massachusetts Hampshire 11 Significant Poor 1978 Recreation
Coles Brook Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 11 Low Fair 1959 Recreation
John A.W. Pearce Lake Dam Massachusetts Essex 11 Significant Poor — 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.