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.

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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.