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
Squires Dam Massachusetts Hampden 10 Significant Fair — Recreation
Tuxbury Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 10 Significant Satisfactory 1929 Water Supply
Rabbit Hill Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 10 Low Fair 1940 Recreation
Mossy Pond Dike Massachusetts Worcester 10 Significant Poor 1847 Recreation
Reed Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Significant Fair — Irrigation
Winnekenni Basin Dam Massachusetts Essex 10 Low Satisfactory 1970 Water Supply
Box Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 10 Low Unsatisfactory 1800 Recreation
Farmers Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 10 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Perryville Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 10 Significant Fair — Recreation
Mile Brook Dam Massachusetts Essex 10 Low Unsatisfactory — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Stony Brook Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Significant Poor 2010 Recreation
Pikes Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 10 Low Fair 1999 Recreation
Lowe Pond Outlet Dam Massachusetts Essex 10 Low Fair 1960 Recreation
Hunts Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Significant Unsatisfactory 1920 Flood Risk Reduction
New Bedford Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Bristol 10 Significant Fair 1867 Recreation
Lower Chandler Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Creighton Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 10 Low Poor — Recreation
Great Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 10 High Fair 1945 Water Supply
Harris Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 10 Significant Fair — Recreation
Hawes Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 10 Significant Fair — Recreation
Whitehall Upper Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 10 Significant Poor — Recreation
Middle Pond Dam No. 3 Massachusetts Bristol 10 Significant Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Lake Mattawa South Dam Massachusetts Franklin 10 Significant Poor 1893 Recreation
Marble Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 10 Low Fair 1985 Recreation
Lake Boon Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 10 Significant Poor 1847 Recreation
South Middleton Dam Massachusetts Essex 10 Significant Poor —
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 10 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
White Lily Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 10 Low Fair 1965 Recreation
Field Pond Dike Massachusetts Essex 10 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Johnson Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 10 Low Fair 1950 Recreation
Peter Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 10 Significant Fair 1925 Water Supply
Russell Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Atwood Upper Reservoir No. 2 Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Low Satisfactory 1937 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Watson Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 10 Low Poor — Recreation
Peterson'S Saw Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Significant Fair — Recreation
Westfield Sportsman'S Club Dam Massachusetts Hampden 10 Significant Satisfactory 1955 Recreation
Summit Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 10 Significant Fair — Recreation
Canoe River Campground Dam Massachusetts Bristol 10 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Mahar Regional School Dam Massachusetts Franklin 10 Significant Satisfactory 1956 Recreation
Powder Mill Massachusetts Worcester 10 Low Satisfactory 1908 Hydroelectric
West Meadow Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Significant Fair 1965 Recreation
Windle Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 10 Significant Poor —
Four Mile Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 10 Low Fair 1900 Recreation
Watertown Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 10 Significant Fair — Recreation
Bowen'S Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 10 Low Poor —
Lower Sandra Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 10 Significant Fair 1991 Water Supply
Echo Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 10 Low Fair — Water Supply
Tannery Pond Massachusetts Worcester 10 Low Satisfactory 1936 Hydroelectric
Burrage Pond Lower Reservoir Dike B Massachusetts Plymouth 10 Low Fair 1941 Irrigation
Whiting Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 10 High Satisfactory 1959 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.