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1,289 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,289 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
Bull Pond Dam Dam Connecticut Litchfield 4 Significant Not Rated 1900 Recreation
Washington Park Dam Connecticut Hartford 3 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Smith Pond Dam Connecticut Tolland 3 Significant Not Rated — Irrigation
G J Keefe Dam Connecticut Litchfield 3 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Hatch Pond Dam Connecticut Litchfield 3 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Bethels Pond Dam Connecticut Fairfield 3 Significant Fair 1937 Recreation
Keiser Dam Connecticut New Haven 3 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Picketts Pond Dam Connecticut New Haven 3 Significant Fair 1963 Recreation
Murphy Lake Dam Connecticut New Haven 3 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Street Pond Dam Connecticut Fairfield 3 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Lake Waramaug Dam Connecticut Litchfield 3 Significant Fair — Recreation
Jones Street Pond Dam Connecticut Tolland 3 Significant Not Rated 1973 Recreation
Friedman Pond Dam Connecticut Litchfield 3 Significant Fair 1957 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Ely Pond Dam Connecticut Hartford 3 Significant Poor — Recreation
Lake Chaffee Dam Connecticut Windham 3 Significant Fair 1880 Recreation
Upper Mianus River Dam Connecticut Fairfield 3 Significant Not Rated 1930 Recreation
Barber Hill Road Pond #1 Dam Connecticut Hartford 3 Significant Not Rated — Irrigation
Bennetts Pond Connecticut Windham 2 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Reilly Pond Connecticut New Haven 2 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Talmages Ice Pond Dam Connecticut New Haven 2 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
West Parish Trib Pond Dam Connecticut Fairfield 2 Significant Not Rated — Other
Eugene Park Pond Dam Connecticut Litchfield 2 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Camp Freedman Pond Dam Connecticut Litchfield 2 Significant Not Rated 1942 Recreation
Gravel Pit Pond Dam Connecticut Fairfield 1 Significant Not Rated — Water Supply
University Pond Dam Connecticut Fairfield 1 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Stanley Pond Dam Connecticut Hartford 1 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Converse Lake Dike Connecticut Fairfield 0 Significant — —
Brunswick School Dam Connecticut Fairfield 0 Significant Not Rated — Other
Gates Pond Connecticut Middlesex 0 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Ridge Upper Det Pond Connecticut New Haven 0 Significant Not Rated — Other
Unnamed Pond Dam Connecticut Litchfield 0 Significant Not Rated — Other
Gasek Farms Detention Basin Connecticut Tolland 0 Significant Not Rated 2002
Fagan Dam Connecticut Tolland 0 Significant Not Rated — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Urban Pond Dam Connecticut Middlesex 0 Significant Fair — Recreation
Paper Mill Pond Dam Connecticut Tolland 0 High Satisfactory 1900 Recreation
Geo Pond Dam Connecticut Hartford 0 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Hartford Reservoir #3 Dike Connecticut Hartford 0 High Fair — Water Supply
Bush Hill Pond Connecticut Windham 0 Significant Not Rated — Recreation
Wheatons Brook Pond Connecticut Windham 0 Significant Not Rated — 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.