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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1850 | Recreation |
| Bassett Brook Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 29 | Significant | Fair | 1967 | Water Supply |
| Carlson Quarry Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Guard Lock & Gates | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 28 | High | Poor | 1848 | Hydroelectric |
| Lawrence Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1875 | Water Supply |
| Ashby Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1918 | Water Supply |
| Crescent Street | Massachusetts | Worcester | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1900 | Hydroelectric |
| Byron Weston Dam No. 1 | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1875 | Recreation |
| Manchester Pond Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 28 | High | Fair | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Heywood Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 28 | Significant | Poor | 1926 | |
| Osgood Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 28 | Significant | Poor | — | Other |
| Carpenter Reservoir Dike | Massachusetts | Worcester | 28 | Low | Poor | 1888 | Water Supply |
| Gauco Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 28 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1975 | |
| Constance M. Fiske Flood Retarding Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lower Flint Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 28 | Low | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kettle Brook Reservoir No. 2 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1903 | Water Supply |
| West Parish Filter No. 1 Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Snows Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 28 | High | Satisfactory | — | Other |
| Shelburne Falls Fire District Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1921 | Water Supply |
| Goose Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1840 | Recreation |
| Manchaug Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 28 | High | Fair | 1836 | Recreation |
| Nelson Mills Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 27 | Significant | Poor | 1937 | Recreation |
| Metropolitan Circular Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 27 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Whitney Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 27 | High | Poor | 1880 | Recreation |
| Wright'S Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 27 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Kittredge Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 27 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fitchburg Reservoir North Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 27 | Low | Fair | 1916 | Water Supply |
| Bel Air Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 27 | High | Unsatisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Upper Stoneville Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 27 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Lake Rico Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 27 | Significant | Fair | 1972 | Recreation |
| Thousand Acre Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 27 | Low | Fair | 1939 | |
| Upper Highland Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1872 | Recreation |
| Lovell Reservoir Dike | Massachusetts | Worcester | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1929 | Water Supply |
| Framingham Reservoir No. 2 Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 27 | High | Poor | 1878 | |
| Sucker Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 27 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Marcalus Manufacturing Company Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 27 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Unquomonk Upper Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 27 | Low | Satisfactory | 1903 | |
| Hoppin Hill Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Lithia Springs Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 26 | Low | Fair | 1948 | Recreation |
| Lancaster Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 26 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Fort Meadow Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 26 | High | Poor | 1848 | Recreation |
| Lamberton Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Putnamville Reservoir West Dike | Massachusetts | Essex | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Terry Brook Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 26 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Lee Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1880 | Recreation |
| Stevens Paper Company Upper Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 26 | Low | Fair | 1901 | Recreation |
| Iron Hill Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 26 | High | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Lowell Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 26 | High | Fair | 1872 | Recreation |
| Tihonet Pond No. 2 Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Cookson Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1959 | 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.