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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight | Massachusetts | Hampden | 24 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1860 | Hydroelectric |
| Button Shop Dam No. 2 | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 24 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Lake Rohunta Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1943 | Recreation |
| Putnamville Reservoir East Dike | Massachusetts | Essex | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Willow Mill Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 24 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1872 | Other |
| Fletcher Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 24 | Significant | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Waban Hill Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1900 | Recreation |
| Mount Holyoke College Lower Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 24 | High | Fair | 1936 | Recreation |
| Pepperell Paper | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1918 | Hydroelectric |
| Bear Swamp - Dike A | Massachusetts | Franklin | 23 | Low | Satisfactory | 1974 | Hydroelectric |
| Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 23 | High | Fair | 1875 | Recreation |
| West Whately Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 23 | High | Fair | 1903 | Water Supply |
| Lake Lashaway Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | Significant | Fair | 1926 | Recreation |
| Winona Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 23 | High | Fair | 1971 | Water Supply |
| Upper Spectacle Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 23 | Low | Fair | 1935 | Recreation |
| Methuen Falls | Massachusetts | Essex | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1895 | Hydroelectric |
| Brick City Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | High | Unsatisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Diamond International Corp Upper Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1876 | Hydroelectric |
| Centennial Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 23 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Nemasket Park Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 23 | Significant | Fair | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Queensville Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 23 | Significant | Poor | 2010 | Other |
| Factory Village Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Kettle Brook Reservoir No. 1 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | High | Fair | 1896 | Water Supply |
| York Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 23 | Significant | Poor | 1934 | Recreation |
| Hop Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Barre Falls Dam - Dike 1 | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | High | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lost Wilderness Lake Northern Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1976 | Recreation |
| Hovey Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1870 | |
| Doane Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | Significant | Fair | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Deerfield No. 3 - Forebay | Massachusetts | Franklin | 23 | Low | Satisfactory | 1912 | Hydroelectric |
| Holyoke - Overflow No. 4 | Massachusetts | Hampden | 23 | Low | Satisfactory | 1891 | Hydroelectric |
| Wildwood Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | Significant | Fair | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Mctaggarts Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1928 | Recreation |
| Bondsville Upper Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1880 | Recreation |
| South Barre Mill Pond | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1981 | Hydroelectric |
| First Herring Brook Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 22 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Water Supply |
| Clear Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 22 | Low | Poor | - | |
| Schencks Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 22 | High | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Wallace Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 22 | High | Poor | 1850 | Water Supply |
| Greenville Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | High | Fair | 1912 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Metropolitan Circular Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Estabrook Farm Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 22 | Low | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Neponset River Dam - Hyde Park | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 22 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Otis Woodlands Club Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Slaters Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | Significant | Fair | 2004 | Recreation |
| Upper Tucker Pond South Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Lake Wampanoag Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | High | Fair | - | Other |
| Overlook Reservoir Dike | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | High | Fair | 1871 | |
| Moody Street Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 22 | High | Fair | 1847 | Recreation |
| Framingham Reservoir No. 1 Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 22 | High | Fair | 1878 | 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.