Browse Dams
1,316 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 1,316 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River Dam Homestead Avenue Dam | Connecticut | New Haven | 31 | High | Poor | 1900 | Water Supply |
| South Flood Control Dam | Connecticut | Hartford | 31 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Crystal Pond Dam | Connecticut | Windham | 31 | Significant | Fair | 1900 | Recreation |
| Spaulding Pond Dam | Connecticut | New London | 31 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hatch Pond Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 31 | Significant | Poor | 1900 | Recreation |
| Lake Wintergreen Dam | Connecticut | New Haven | 31 | High | Satisfactory | 1863 | Water Supply |
| Seymour Reservoir #2 Dam | Connecticut | New Haven | 31 | Significant | Fair | 1931 | Water Supply |
| Old Marsh Pond Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1913 | Water Supply |
| Talcott Flood Control Dam #1 | Connecticut | Hartford | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Baltic Reservoir Dam (West) | Connecticut | New London | 30 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1900 | Water Supply |
| Asylum Reservoir #4 Dam | Connecticut | Middlesex | 30 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Taftville Reservoir #1 Dam | Connecticut | New London | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1880 | Recreation |
| Lake Harwinton Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Recreation |
| Buckingham Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | Hartford | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1925 | Recreation |
| Converse Lake Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 30 | High | Fair | 1900 | Recreation |
| Paper Goods Pond Dam | Connecticut | Hartford | 30 | Significant | Poor | 1920 | Recreation |
| Upper Kohanza Lake Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1866 | Water Supply |
| Ledyard Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | New London | 30 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Fairview Reservoir Dam and Dikes | Connecticut | New London | 30 | High | Fair | 1868 | Water Supply |
| Clarks Pond Dam | Connecticut | New Haven | 30 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Mount Higby Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | Middlesex | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1897 | Water Supply |
| Taftville Reservoir #2 Dam | Connecticut | New London | 30 | Significant | Poor | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Tantaquidgeon | Connecticut | New London | 30 | Low | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Staffordville Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | Tolland | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1850 | Recreation |
| Bradway Reservoir Site #4 Dam | Connecticut | Tolland | 29 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Laurel Lake Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 29 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | Recreation |
| Mackenzie Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | New Haven | 29 | High | Fair | 1944 | Water Supply |
| Padanaram Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1883 | Water Supply |
| Lake Phipps Dam #1 | Connecticut | New Haven | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1880 | Recreation |
| Chestnut Ridge Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 29 | High | Fair | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Ellithorpe Flood Control Site #5 Dam | Connecticut | Tolland | 29 | High | Fair | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3 Dam | Connecticut | Hartford | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Samp Mortar Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 29 | High | Fair | 1901 | Recreation |
| Willimantic Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | Windham | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1885 | Water Supply |
| Maltby Lake West Dam #3 | Connecticut | New Haven | 29 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1862 | Water Supply |
| Shenipsit Flood Control Site #6 Dam | Connecticut | Tolland | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Robertsville Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 29 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1887 | Hydroelectric |
| New Britain Reservoir Dike | Connecticut | Hartford | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1904 | Water Supply |
| Farm Brook Flood Control Site #2a Dam | Connecticut | New Haven | 29 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Margerie Lake Reservoir South Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1933 | Water Supply |
| Abbott's Pond Dam | Connecticut | Windham | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1960 | Recreation |
| Portland Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | Middlesex | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Asylum Reservoir Dam #6 | Connecticut | Middlesex | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Adder Reservoir | Connecticut | Middlesex | 28 | High | Fair | 1934 | Water Supply |
| Risley Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | Tolland | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1853 | Water Supply |
| Deep Hollow Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | Middlesex | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1854 | Water Supply |
| Paper Mill Pond Dam | Connecticut | New London | 28 | Significant | Poor | 1870 | Water Supply |
| Seymour Reservoir #4 Dam | Connecticut | New Haven | 28 | Significant | Poor | 1951 | Water Supply |
| Lake Forest Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1899 | Recreation |
| Columbia Lake Dam | Connecticut | Tolland | 28 | High | Poor | 1865 | 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.