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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Harbor Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 11 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1870 | Recreation |
| John A.W. Pearce Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 11 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Colburn Street Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 11 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 11 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1917 | Water Supply |
| Wallace Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 11 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Mechanics Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 11 | Significant | Fair | 1997 | Recreation |
| Camp Kinderland Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 11 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1950 | Recreation |
| Nye Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Barnstable | 11 | Significant | Poor | 1669 | Recreation |
| North Watuppa Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 11 | High | Fair | 1963 | Water Supply |
| South Athol Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 11 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| White Island Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 11 | Significant | Poor | — | Irrigation |
| Factory Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 11 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1943 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Current Meter Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 11 | Significant | Poor | 1908 | Other |
| Island Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 10 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Snow Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 10 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Nichols Road Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 10 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Gleason Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 10 | Low | Poor | 1890 | Recreation |
| Lunden Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 10 | Significant | Fair | 1958 | Recreation |
| Federal Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 10 | Low | — | 1900 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mattapoisett River Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 10 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1898 | |
| Red Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 10 | Significant | Poor | 1920 | Recreation |
| Mechanics Pond Dike | Massachusetts | Bristol | 10 | Significant | Poor | 1997 | |
| Lake Hiawatha Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 10 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2007 | Recreation |
| Stuart Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 10 | Low | Poor | 1928 | Recreation |
| Bucks Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 10 | Significant | Fair | — | |
| Hobart Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 10 | Low | Poor | 1693 | Recreation |
| Walker Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 10 | Low | Poor | 1957 | Recreation |
| Ames Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 10 | Low | Fair | 1920 | Recreation |
| Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 10 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Houghton Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 10 | High | Poor | 1898 | Recreation |
| Turner Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 10 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1800 | Recreation |
| Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 10 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Quabbin Spillway | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 10 | Low | Satisfactory | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Neponset Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 10 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1850 | Recreation |
| Fiske Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 10 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Makepeace No. 2 Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 10 | Low | — | 1900 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lake Holbrook Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 10 | Significant | Poor | 1920 | Recreation |
| Railroad Dike | Massachusetts | Hampden | 10 | Low | Fair | 1901 | Hydroelectric |
| Lower Artichoke Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 10 | Low | Poor | 1920 | Water Supply |
| Silver Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 10 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Wade Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 10 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Russell Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 10 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Ironstone Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 10 | Significant | Poor | 1928 | Recreation |
| Gavins Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 10 | Significant | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Sunset Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 10 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Accord Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 10 | Significant | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Stiles Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 10 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1920 | Recreation |
| Otter River Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 10 | Low | Poor | 1946 | Other |
| Cushing Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 10 | Significant | Fair | 1956 | Recreation |
| Stony Brook Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 10 | Significant | Poor | 2010 | 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.