Browse Dams
1,356 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,356 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Wayte Outlet Works | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 7 | Low | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Adams Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 7 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Long Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Barnstable | 7 | Low | Fair | 1966 | Recreation |
| Lake Wickaboag Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 7 | Low | Satisfactory | 2000 | Recreation |
| Hewitt Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 7 | Low | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Cloverdale Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 7 | Undetermined | - | - | |
| Paradise Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 7 | Low | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Woodpecker Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 7 | Low | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Ponkapoag Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 7 | Significant | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Wequaquet Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Barnstable | 7 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Pine Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 7 | Low | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Stateline Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 7 | Low | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Wetstone Tobacco Company No. 3 Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 7 | Low | Poor | 1955 | Irrigation |
| Mckinstry Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 7 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Peppers Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 7 | Low | Fair | 1953 | Recreation |
| Upper Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Barnstable | 7 | Low | Fair | 1900 | Water Supply |
| Sabrina Lake South Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 7 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Upper Leach Pond Dike No. 1 | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 7 | Low | Poor | 1930 | Recreation |
| Arthur J. Bousquet Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 7 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Cross Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 7 | Significant | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Greylock Greenhouse Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 7 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Lower Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Barnstable | 7 | Low | Satisfactory | 1920 | Recreation |
| Old Shepard Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 7 | Low | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Danielson Mill Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 7 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Recreation Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 7 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Pond 3 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 7 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Putnamville Reservoir South Dike | Massachusetts | Essex | 7 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Burrage Pond Lower Reservoir Dike A | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 7 | Low | Poor | 1923 | Recreation |
| Mill Brook Canal Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 7 | Significant | Fair | - | |
| Sylvestri Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 7 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Graves Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 7 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1970 | Recreation |
| Minott Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 7 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Burrage Pond Upper Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 7 | Low | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Plow Shop Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 7 | Low | Poor | 1856 | Recreation |
| Forest Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 7 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Carver'S Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 6 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Mirror Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 6 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Prospect Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 6 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Pillings Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 6 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Lambs Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 6 | Significant | Poor | - | |
| Gore Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 6 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Cresticon Lower | Massachusetts | Worcester | 6 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1948 | Hydroelectric |
| Old Oaken Bucket Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 6 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1640 | Water Supply |
| Wee Laddie Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 6 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1974 | Recreation |
| Maple Spring Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 6 | Significant | Fair | 1885 | Recreation |
| West Main Street Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 6 | Significant | Fair | - | Other |
| Sabrina Lake North Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 6 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Store Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 5 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Factory Hollow Dike | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 5 | Significant | Poor | 1895 | Recreation |
| Old Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Dukes | 5 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | 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.