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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Hill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 9 | Significant | Fair | 1837 | Recreation |
| Goose Cove Southwest Dike | Massachusetts | Essex | 9 | High | Fair | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Ben Smith Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 9 | Low | Satisfactory | 1870 | Recreation |
| Mahoney Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 9 | Significant | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Ruggles Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 9 | Significant | Fair | 2007 | Recreation |
| Farrar Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 9 | Low | Fair | 1920 | Recreation |
| Lily Pond Outlet Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 9 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Watson Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 9 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Barretts Mill Road Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 9 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Collinsville Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 9 | Significant | Poor | 1850 | Other |
| New Home | Massachusetts | Franklin | 9 | Low | Satisfactory | 1936 | Hydroelectric |
| Foundry Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 9 | Low | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Upper Millpond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 9 | Low | Fair | 1920 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Burnt Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 9 | Low | Poor | 1900 | Recreation |
| Laurel Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 9 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Stevens Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 9 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Berkshire Trout Pond | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 9 | Low | Fair | 1946 | Recreation |
| Firestone Pond Dam No. 1 | Massachusetts | Bristol | 9 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Warner'S Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 9 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1857 | Recreation |
| Lower Porter Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 9 | Significant | Fair | 1940 | Recreation |
| Upper Flint Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 9 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Chicopee | Massachusetts | Hampden | 9 | Low | Satisfactory | 1898 | Hydroelectric |
| Ramsdall Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 9 | Significant | Poor | — | |
| Morse Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 9 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Barnstable | 9 | Significant | Poor | 1930 | Recreation |
| Morley Swamp Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 9 | Low | Satisfactory | 1948 | Recreation |
| Central Street Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 9 | Low | Fair | 1975 | Recreation |
| Delcarte Open Space Dam No. 3 | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 9 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Betty Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 9 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Old Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 9 | Significant | Poor | 1751 | Recreation |
| Yokum Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 9 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Bixby Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 9 | Low | Satisfactory | 1950 | Recreation |
| Wedge Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 9 | Low | Fair | 1900 | Recreation |
| Center Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 9 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Boys & Girls Camp No. 3 Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 9 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Richards Reservoir Upper Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 9 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Rumford River Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 9 | Significant | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Asnacomet Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 9 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| War Memorial Park Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 9 | Low | Fair | 1900 | Other |
| Bates Power Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 9 | Significant | Poor | 1846 | Recreation |
| Baldwin Water Supply Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 9 | Significant | Poor | — | |
| Bemis Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 9 | Low | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Alum Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 9 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Stump Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 9 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1900 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bartlett Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 8 | Low | — | — | |
| Sand Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Barnstable | 8 | Low | — | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Frogfoot Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 8 | Low | — | 1940 | Irrigation |
| Farm Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | Low | Poor | 1900 | Other |
| Paradise Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1930 | Recreation |
| Cranberry Bog Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1920 | Irrigation |
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.