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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Paper Company Upper Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 26 | Low | Fair | 1901 | Recreation |
| Notown Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 26 | High | Fair | 1876 | Water Supply |
| Lithia Springs Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 26 | Low | Fair | 1948 | Recreation |
| Lee Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 26 | Significant | Fair | 1880 | Recreation |
| Fort Meadow Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 26 | High | Poor | 1848 | Recreation |
| Sharkey Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 25 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Niskayuna Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 25 | Low | Fair | — | |
| Fells Reservoir Dam No. 3 | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1898 | Water Supply |
| West Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Brewer Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Russell Mill Pond | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1898 | Hydroelectric |
| Cottage Street Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 25 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Cogan Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Thompson Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Woronoco - South Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1938 | Hydroelectric |
| Calkins Pond Upper Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 25 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Packard Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 25 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Ramshorn Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1825 | Recreation |
| Kendall Company No. 1 Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1831 | Other |
| Pine Island Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1920 | Recreation |
| Rice City Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | High | Fair | 1880 | Recreation |
| Vistron Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 25 | Significant | Fair | — | |
| Northern Canal Gatehouse | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1848 | Hydroelectric |
| Wyman Pond Compensating Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | High | Fair | 1892 | Recreation |
| Quequechan Control Structure | Massachusetts | Bristol | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Gardner Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1872 | Recreation |
| Morse Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Foundry Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 25 | Significant | Fair | 1848 | |
| Snake Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 25 | Significant | Poor | 1879 | Recreation |
| Columbia Mill Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 25 | Significant | Poor | 1901 | Water Supply |
| Woronoco - North Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1938 | Hydroelectric |
| Birch Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 25 | High | Fair | 1873 | Water Supply |
| Willett Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 25 | High | Poor | 1913 | Recreation |
| Notown Reservoir Dike | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | High | Fair | 1876 | Water Supply |
| High Hill Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1898 | Water Supply |
| Plunkett Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 25 | High | Fair | 1875 | Recreation |
| North Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 25 | High | Poor | 1874 | Water Supply |
| Green Hill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1850 | Recreation |
| Natural Bridge Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Palmer Upper Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1930 | Water Supply |
| Mount Holyoke College Lower Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 24 | High | Fair | 1936 | Recreation |
| Stony Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 24 | Significant | Fair | 1870 | Recreation |
| Lower Merino Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 24 | High | Fair | 1850 | Recreation |
| Putnamville Reservoir East Dike | Massachusetts | Essex | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Porter Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 24 | Significant | Poor | 1919 | Recreation |
| Button Shop Dam No. 2 | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 24 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Willow Mill Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 24 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1872 | Other |
| Cranberry Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1966 | Recreation |
| Pepperell Paper | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1918 | Hydroelectric |
| Fletcher Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 24 | Significant | Fair | 1950 | 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.