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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 39 | High | Fair | 1911 | Water Supply |
| Crocker Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 39 | High | Satisfactory | 1933 | Hydroelectric |
| October Mountain Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 39 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| West Parish Filter No. 3 Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 39 | High | Fair | 1910 | Water Supply |
| 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 |
| Horse Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 38 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Southbridge Reservoir No. 5 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 38 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Washington Mountain Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 38 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 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 |
| Ware River Diversion Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 38 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1910 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Putnamville Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Braintree Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 37 | High | Fair | 1888 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Grandin Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 37 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | Water Supply |
| Gardners Falls | Massachusetts | Franklin | 37 | Low | Satisfactory | 1904 | Hydroelectric |
| 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 |
| New Charles River Dam | Massachusetts | Suffolk | 36 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Kettle Brook Reservoir No. 4 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1904 | Water Supply |
| Middle Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 36 | High | Fair | 1894 | Water Supply |
| Blue Hills Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1950 | Recreation |
| Upper Root Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 36 | High | Satisfactory | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Goose Cove North Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 35 | High | Fair | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Montague | Massachusetts | Franklin | 35 | Low | Satisfactory | 1915 | Hydroelectric |
| Cabot Spillway | Massachusetts | Franklin | 35 | Low | Satisfactory | 1915 | Hydroelectric |
| Cabot Station | Massachusetts | Franklin | 35 | Low | Satisfactory | 1916 | Hydroelectric |
| Mclean Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 35 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1903 | Water Supply |
| Norumbega Reservoir Dike No. 4 | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Windemere Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 34 | Low | Satisfactory | 1968 | Recreation |
| Bear Hole Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 34 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1957 | Recreation |
| Sugden Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1882 | Recreation |
| Norumbega Reservoir Dike No. 2 | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 34 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Palmer Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Recreation |
| Ashmere Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1875 | Recreation |
| Aldrich Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 34 | Significant | Fair | 1934 | Recreation |
| Tyler Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Norumbega Reservoir Dike No. 3 | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 34 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Norumbega Reservoir East Dike | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 34 | High | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Horse Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 34 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Ware Upper | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 34 | Low | Satisfactory | 1890 | Hydroelectric |
| Central Street Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 34 | High | Fair | 1659 | Other |
| Lower Root Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 34 | High | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Mountain Street Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 33 | High | Fair | 1902 | Water Supply |
| Whitin Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 33 | High | Satisfactory | 1854 | Recreation |
| Watershops Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 33 | High | Satisfactory | 1824 | Recreation |
| Atkins Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 33 | High | Fair | 1930 | Water Supply |
| Lower Bemis Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 33 | Significant | Poor | 1862 | Recreation |
| Deerfield No. 5 - Canal #2 | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 33 | Low | Satisfactory | 1910 | Hydroelectric |
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.