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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 29 | High | Fair | 1889 | Water Supply |
| Leaping Well Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1890 | Recreation |
| Aaron River Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 29 | High | Satisfactory | 1978 | Water Supply |
| Shelburne Falls Fire District Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1921 | Water Supply |
| Carlson Quarry Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 28 | Low | Satisfactory | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Guard Lock & Gates | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 28 | High | Poor | 1848 | Hydroelectric |
| West Parish Filter No. 1 Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Osgood Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 28 | Significant | Poor | - | Other |
| Manchaug Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 28 | High | Fair | 1836 | Recreation |
| Heywood Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 28 | Significant | Poor | 1926 | |
| Crescent Street | Massachusetts | Worcester | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1900 | Hydroelectric |
| Manchester Pond Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 28 | High | Fair | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Gauco Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 28 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1975 | |
| Ashby Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 28 | Significant | Fair | 1918 | Water Supply |
| Constance M. Fiske Flood Retarding Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lawrence Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1875 | Water Supply |
| Carpenter Reservoir Dike | Massachusetts | Worcester | 28 | Low | Poor | 1888 | Water Supply |
| Lower Flint Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 28 | Low | Fair | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kettle Brook Reservoir No. 2 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 28 | High | Fair | 1903 | Water Supply |
| Snows Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 28 | High | Satisfactory | - | Other |
| Goose Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 28 | High | Satisfactory | 1840 | Recreation |
| Byron Weston Dam No. 1 | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 28 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1875 | Recreation |
| Lake Rico Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 27 | Significant | Fair | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fitchburg Reservoir North Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 27 | Low | Fair | 1916 | Water Supply |
| Nelson Mills Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 27 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1937 | Recreation |
| Hoppin Hill Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1910 | Water Supply |
| Upper Highland Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1872 | Recreation |
| Bel Air Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 27 | High | Unsatisfactory | 1832 | Recreation |
| Unquomonk Upper Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 27 | Low | Satisfactory | 1903 | |
| Thousand Acre Reservoir Dam (Deleted) | Massachusetts | Worcester | 27 | Low | Fair | 1939 | |
| Framingham Reservoir No. 2 Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 27 | High | Poor | 1878 | |
| Sucker Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 27 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wright'S Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 27 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Whitney Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 27 | High | Poor | 1880 | Recreation |
| Upper Stoneville Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 27 | High | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Lovell Reservoir Dike | Massachusetts | Worcester | 27 | High | Satisfactory | 1929 | Water Supply |
| Marcalus Manufacturing Company Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 27 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Kittredge Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 27 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Putnamville Reservoir West Dike | Massachusetts | Essex | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Iron Hill Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 26 | High | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Lost Wilderness Lake Southern Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Notown Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 26 | High | Fair | 1876 | Water Supply |
| Lee Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 26 | Significant | Poor | 1880 | Recreation |
| Lancaster Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 26 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Stevens Paper Company Upper Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 26 | Low | Fair | 1901 | Recreation |
| Terry Brook Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 26 | High | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Lithia Springs Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 26 | Low | Fair | 1948 | Recreation |
| Lamberton Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tihonet Pond No. 2 Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Millham Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1893 | 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.