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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 39 | High | Satisfactory | 1933 | Hydroelectric |
| West Parish Filter No. 3 Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 39 | High | Fair | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Deerfield No. 5 - Canal #1 | Massachusetts | Franklin | 39 | Low | Satisfactory | 1910 | Hydroelectric |
| October Mountain Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 39 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rising Paper Company Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 38 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | |
| Kettle Brook Reservoir No. 3 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 38 | High | Fair | 1902 | Water Supply |
| Great Stone | Massachusetts | Essex | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1848 | Hydroelectric |
| Ware River Diversion Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 38 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Horse Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 38 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Washington Mountain Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Southbridge Reservoir No. 5 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 38 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Great River Wall (Grw) | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 38 | Low | Satisfactory | 1848 | Hydroelectric |
| Barre Falls Dam - Dike 2 | Massachusetts | Worcester | 38 | High | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Putnamville Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Gardners Falls | Massachusetts | Franklin | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1904 | Hydroelectric |
| Grandin Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | Water Supply |
| Egypt Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1894 | Water Supply |
| Fall Brook Reservoir Dam and Dike | Massachusetts | Worcester | 37 | High | Poor | 1896 | Water Supply |
| Braintree Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 37 | High | Fair | 1888 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Middle Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 36 | High | Fair | 1894 | Water Supply |
| Upper Root Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1960 | Water Supply |
| New Charles River Dam | Massachusetts | Suffolk | 36 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Kettle Brook Reservoir No. 4 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 36 | High | Fair | 1904 | Water Supply |
| Blue Hills Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1950 | Recreation |
| Cabot Station | Massachusetts | Franklin | 35 | Low | Satisfactory | 1916 | Hydroelectric |
| Montague | Massachusetts | Franklin | 35 | Low | Satisfactory | 1915 | Hydroelectric |
| Mclean Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 35 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1903 | Water Supply |
| Cabot Spillway | Massachusetts | Franklin | 35 | Low | Satisfactory | 1915 | Hydroelectric |
| Goose Cove North Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 35 | High | Fair | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Horse Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 34 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Central Street Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 34 | High | Fair | 1659 | Other |
| Norumbega Reservoir Dike No. 4 | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Ware Upper | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 34 | Low | Satisfactory | 1890 | Hydroelectric |
| Ashmere Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1875 | Recreation |
| Tyler Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sugden Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 34 | High | Fair | 1882 | Recreation |
| Aldrich Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 34 | Significant | Fair | 1934 | Recreation |
| Palmer Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Recreation |
| Norumbega Reservoir Dike No. 2 | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 34 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Norumbega Reservoir East Dike | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Bear Hole Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 34 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1957 | Recreation |
| Lower Root Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 34 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Windemere Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 34 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | Recreation |
| Norumbega Reservoir Dike No. 3 | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 34 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Whitin Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 33 | High | Satisfactory | 1854 | Recreation |
| Watershops Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 33 | High | Satisfactory | 1824 | Recreation |
| Mountain Street Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 33 | High | Fair | 1902 | Water Supply |
| Atkins Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 33 | High | Fair | 1930 | Water Supply |
| Deerfield No. 5 - Canal #2 | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 33 | Low | Satisfactory | 1910 | Hydroelectric |
| Lower Bemis Pond Dam (Deleted) | Massachusetts | Hampden | 33 | Significant | Poor | 1862 | 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.