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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
Lumbert Pond Dam Massachusetts Barnstable 11 Significant Poor - Recreation
Fernwood Lake West Dam Massachusetts Essex 11 High Poor 1877 Recreation
Townsend Harbor Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 11 Significant Fair 1870 Recreation
Collins Massachusetts Hampden 11 Low Satisfactory 1984 Hydroelectric
Coles Brook Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 11 Low Fair 1959 Recreation
Burrage Pond Lower Reservoir Dike B Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Low Fair 1941 Recreation
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 11 Significant Satisfactory 1917 Water Supply
North Watuppa Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 11 High Fair 1963 Water Supply
Connor Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair 1968 Recreation
Colburn Street Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
John A.W. Pearce Lake Dam Massachusetts Essex 11 Significant Poor - Recreation
Lake Mirimichi Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 11 Significant Fair 1925 Water Supply
Bates Power Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Poor 1846 Recreation
Camp Kinderland Dam Massachusetts Hampden 11 Low Unsatisfactory 1950 Recreation
Wallace Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Fair - Recreation
Factory Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Significant Satisfactory 1943 Flood Risk Reduction
White Island Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 11 Significant Poor - Irrigation
Nye Pond Dam Massachusetts Barnstable 11 Significant Poor 1669 Recreation
Current Meter Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Poor 1908 Other
South Athol Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 11 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Lily Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 10 Undetermined - -
Federal Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Undetermined - 1900 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stuart Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 10 Undetermined Poor 1928 Recreation
Nichols Road Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 10 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Walker Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 10 Low Poor 1957 Recreation
Snow Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 10 Low Fair - Recreation
Hobart Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Low Poor 1693 Recreation
Makepeace No. 2 Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Undetermined - 1900 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Red Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 10 Significant Poor 1920 Recreation
Quabbin Spillway Massachusetts Hampshire 10 Low Satisfactory 1938 Water Supply
Fiske Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 10 Low Fair - Recreation
Mattapoisett River Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Significant Fair 1898
Island Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Low Poor - Recreation
Lunden Dam Massachusetts Hampden 10 Significant Poor 1958 Recreation
Railroad Dike Massachusetts Hampden 10 Low Fair 1901 Hydroelectric
Lower Artichoke Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Essex 10 Low Poor 1920 Water Supply
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Accord Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Significant Fair - Water Supply
Lake Hiawatha Dam Massachusetts Worcester 10 Significant Fair 2007 Recreation
Pikes Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 10 Low Fair 1999 Recreation
Winnekenni Basin Dam Massachusetts Essex 10 Low Satisfactory 1970 Water Supply
Mechanics Pond Dike Massachusetts Bristol 10 Significant Poor 1900 Recreation
Gavins Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 10 Significant Fair - Water Supply
Ames Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 10 Low Fair 1920 Recreation
Bucks Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 10 Significant Fair -
Fresh Meadow Pond No. 1 Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Undetermined - -
Houghton Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 10 High Poor 1898 Recreation
Neponset Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 10 Significant Satisfactory 1850 Recreation
Chaffin Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 10 Significant Poor 1894 Other
West Street Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 10 Significant Satisfactory - 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.