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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 26 | Significant | Poor | 1880 | 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 |
| Putnamville Reservoir West Dike | Massachusetts | Essex | 26 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Hawkes Pond Outlet Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 26 | High | Fair | 1895 | Water Supply |
| Lamberton Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Columbia Mill Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 25 | Significant | Poor | 1901 | Water Supply |
| Woronoco - North Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1938 | Hydroelectric |
| Wyman Pond Compensating Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | High | Fair | 1892 | Recreation |
| Russell Mill Pond | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1898 | Hydroelectric |
| Pine Island Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1920 | Recreation |
| Rice City Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | High | Fair | 1880 | Recreation |
| Sharkey Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 25 | Low | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Notown Reservoir Dike | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | High | Fair | 1876 | Water Supply |
| Cottage Street Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 25 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| North Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 25 | High | Poor | 1874 | Water Supply |
| Morse Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Snake Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 25 | Significant | Poor | 1879 | Recreation |
| Thompson Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Birch Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 25 | High | Fair | 1873 | Water Supply |
| Ramshorn Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1825 | Recreation |
| Foundry Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 25 | High | Poor | 1848 | |
| Woronoco - South Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1938 | Hydroelectric |
| Calkins Pond Upper Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 25 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Natural Bridge Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Palmer Upper Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1930 | Water Supply |
| High Hill Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1898 | Water Supply |
| Vistron Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 25 | Significant | Fair | - | |
| Niskayuna Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 25 | Low | Fair | - | |
| Kendall Company No. 1 Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1831 | Other |
| Quequechan Control Structure | Massachusetts | Bristol | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cogan Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | Low | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Willett Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 25 | High | Poor | 1913 | Recreation |
| Packard Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 25 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Green Hill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1850 | Recreation |
| Lake Gardner Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1872 | Recreation |
| West Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Northern Canal Gatehouse | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1848 | Hydroelectric |
| Brewer Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fells Reservoir Dam No. 3 | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1898 | Water Supply |
| Plunkett Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 25 | High | Fair | 1875 | Recreation |
| Waban Hill Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1900 | Recreation |
| Lower Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 24 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Putnamville Reservoir East Dike | Massachusetts | Essex | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Dwight | Massachusetts | Hampden | 24 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1860 | Hydroelectric |
| Willow Mill Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 24 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1872 | Other |
| Damon Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 24 | High | Poor | 1938 | Recreation |
| Lake Rohunta Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1943 | Recreation |
| Porter Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 24 | Significant | Poor | 1919 | Recreation |
| Mount Holyoke College Lower Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 24 | High | Fair | 1936 | 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.