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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stiles Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1865 | Recreation |
| Mountain Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1923 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cooks Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 32 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Thousand Acre Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 32 | High | Fair | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Deerfield No. 5 | Massachusetts | Franklin | 32 | Low | Satisfactory | 1992 | Hydroelectric |
| Muddy Cove Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 32 | High | Fair | 1950 | |
| Carpenter Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 32 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1888 | Water Supply |
| East Branch Swift Regulating Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 32 | Low | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Smith Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 32 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1961 | Recreation |
| Stony Brook Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1887 | Water Supply |
| Williamstown Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1898 | Water Supply |
| Horse Shoe Regulating Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 32 | Low | — | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Otis Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 32 | High | Satisfactory | 1888 | Recreation |
| Simonds Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 32 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Factory Hollow Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 31 | High | Fair | 1895 | Recreation |
| Pecks Lower Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 31 | Significant | Poor | 1877 | |
| Cambridge Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 31 | High | Satisfactory | 1897 | Water Supply |
| South Silver Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 31 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Reservoir No. 5 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 31 | Low | Satisfactory | 1900 | Water Supply |
| Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 31 | Significant | Poor | 1848 | Recreation |
| Chartpak Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 31 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | |
| Westminster Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 31 | High | Fair | 1909 | Other |
| West Parish Filter No. 2 Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 30 | Significant | Poor | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Holyoke Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1900 | Hydroelectric |
| Glendale | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 30 | Low | Satisfactory | 1906 | Hydroelectric |
| Provin Mountain Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Indian Orchard | Massachusetts | Hampden | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1846 | Hydroelectric |
| Hodges Village Dam - Dikes 2, 3 and 4 | Massachusetts | Worcester | 30 | High | Not Available | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Newton Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 30 | Low | Fair | 1903 | Recreation |
| Breeds Pond Lantern Rock Dike No. 4 | Massachusetts | Essex | 30 | High | Fair | 1914 | Water Supply |
| Russell | Massachusetts | Hampden | 30 | Low | Satisfactory | 1905 | Hydroelectric |
| Stevens Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 30 | High | Poor | 1864 | Recreation |
| Reservoir No. 4 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 30 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | Water Supply |
| Hodges Village Dam - Dike 1 | Massachusetts | Worcester | 30 | High | Not Available | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Holyoke - Overflow No. 1 | Massachusetts | Hampden | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1850 | Hydroelectric |
| Stevens Paper Company Lower Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 30 | Low | Poor | 1957 | |
| South Deerfield Water Supply Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 30 | Significant | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Holyoke - Overflow No. 2 | Massachusetts | Hampden | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1860 | Hydroelectric |
| Glen Echo Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1956 | Recreation |
| Mountain Street Reservoir Dikes | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 30 | Low | Poor | 1905 | Water Supply |
| Northfield Mt. - West Dike | Massachusetts | Franklin | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Hydroelectric |
| Indian Hill Reservoir Dam and Dikes | Massachusetts | Essex | 30 | Low | Fair | 1981 | Water Supply |
| Framingham Reservoir No. 3 Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1880 | Water Supply |
| Lower Highland Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1852 | Recreation |
| Leaping Well Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1890 | Recreation |
| Deerfield No. 5 - Dunbar | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 29 | Low | Satisfactory | 1993 | Hydroelectric |
| Bassett Brook Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 29 | Significant | Fair | 1967 | Water Supply |
| Aaron River Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | Water Supply |
| Eddy Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 29 | High | Fair | 1920 | Recreation |
| Belmont Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 29 | High | Fair | 1889 | Water Supply |
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.