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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Yues Bog Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 8 | Low | — | 1941 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Golden Field Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 8 | Low | — | 1900 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| East Head Bog Dam No. 1 | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 8 | Low | — | 1900 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Stedman Marsh Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 8 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Bleachery Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1900 | Recreation |
| Egger Bog Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 8 | Low | — | 1947 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Johns Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Barnstable | 8 | Low | Fair | 2003 | Recreation |
| Long Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 8 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1893 | Water Supply |
| Santuit Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Barnstable | 8 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Heald Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 8 | Low | Poor | 1900 | Recreation |
| Hardwick Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 8 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Wayside Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wallis Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | Low | Fair | 1900 | Recreation |
| Stringer Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | Low | Fair | 1900 | Recreation |
| Adams Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | Significant | Poor | 2014 | Recreation |
| Patch Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | High | Satisfactory | 1896 | Recreation |
| Cornell Lower Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 8 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Stocking Mill Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Lake Noquochoke Upper Dike | Massachusetts | Bristol | 8 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Upper Naukeag Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1875 | Water Supply |
| Crystal Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 8 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1930 | Water Supply |
| Fulton Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 8 | High | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Muddy Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1900 | Irrigation |
| Long Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 8 | Low | Fair | 1900 | Recreation |
| Schoolhouse Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Wequaquet Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Barnstable | 8 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Lynn Waterways Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 8 | Low | Fair | 1915 | Water Supply |
| Vandy'S Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 8 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Spring Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 8 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1930 | Recreation |
| Lake Pentucket Dam East | Massachusetts | Essex | 8 | Significant | Fair | 1808 | Water Supply |
| Searles Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 8 | Significant | Fair | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fernwood Lake South Dike | Massachusetts | Essex | 8 | Significant | Poor | 1877 | Recreation |
| Kendall Mills Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 8 | Significant | Fair | — | Other |
| Red Brook Road Dam | Massachusetts | Barnstable | 8 | Significant | Poor | 1930 | Recreation |
| Riley Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Stoddard Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1920 | Recreation |
| Buttonwood Park Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 8 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Silver Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 8 | Low | Fair | 1908 | Water Supply |
| Fulling Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 8 | Significant | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Goldthwaite Brook Dam No. 2 | Massachusetts | Essex | 8 | Low | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Musketaquid Pond Upper Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 8 | Low | Satisfactory | 1900 | Recreation |
| Upper Leach Pond Dike No. 2 | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 8 | Low | Poor | 1930 | Recreation |
| Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 8 | Low | Fair | 1996 | Recreation |
| Brookhaven Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | Low | Poor | 1965 | Recreation |
| Dean Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Whitehall Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 8 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Brierly Pond Dike | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Stump Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 8 | Significant | Poor | 1900 | Recreation |
| Walden Pond East End Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 8 | High | Fair | 1890 | Water Supply |
| Goldthwaite Brook Dam No. 1 | Massachusetts | Essex | 8 | Low | Fair | — | Water Supply |
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.