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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
Cloverdale Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 7 Low — —
Cross Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 7 Significant Fair 1930 Recreation
Recreation Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 7 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Upper Leach Pond Dike No. 1 Massachusetts Norfolk 7 Low Poor 1930 Recreation
Burrage Pond Lower Reservoir Dike A Massachusetts Plymouth 7 Low Poor 1923 Recreation
Browning Pond Road Dam Massachusetts Worcester 7 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Lower Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Barnstable 7 Low Satisfactory 1920 Recreation
Mill Brook Canal Dam Massachusetts Worcester 7 Significant Fair —
Putnamville Reservoir South Dike Massachusetts Essex 7 High Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Danielson Mill Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 7 Significant Poor — Recreation
Sylvestri Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 7 Significant Fair — Recreation
Pond 3 Dam Massachusetts Worcester 7 Significant Fair — Recreation
Graves Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 7 Significant Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Meadowbrook Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 7 Low Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Barnstable 7 Significant Fair — Recreation
Plow Shop Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 7 Low Poor 1856 Recreation
Minott Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 7 Significant Unsatisfactory — Recreation
Burrage Pond Upper Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 7 Low Poor — Recreation
Cross Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 7 Low Poor 1900 Recreation
Lambs Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 6 Significant Satisfactory —
Prospect Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 6 Significant Poor — Recreation
Mirror Lake Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 6 Significant Fair — Recreation
Carver'S Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 6 Significant Poor — Recreation
Dunn Brook Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 6 Significant Fair — Other
Gore Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 6 Significant Poor —
Pillings Pond Dam Massachusetts Essex 6 Significant Fair — Recreation
Ames Pond Dike B Massachusetts Middlesex 6 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Old Oaken Bucket Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 6 Significant Satisfactory 1640 Water Supply
Wee Laddie Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 6 Significant Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Cresticon Lower Massachusetts Worcester 6 Significant Satisfactory 1948 Hydroelectric
Maple Spring Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 6 Significant Fair 1885 Recreation
Sabrina Lake North Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 6 Significant — —
Old Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Dukes 5 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Store Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 5 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Factory Hollow Dike Massachusetts Hampshire 5 Significant Poor 1895 Recreation
Garside Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 5 Significant Fair 1909 Recreation
Fernwood Lake East Dam Massachusetts Essex 5 High Poor 1877 Recreation
Breeds Pond Dike No. 10 Massachusetts Essex 5 High Fair 1914 Water Supply
Wachusett Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 4 Significant Fair 1905 Flood Risk Reduction
Balch Pond Dike Massachusetts Middlesex 3 Significant Poor — Flood Risk Reduction

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.