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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 24 | High | Poor | 1938 | Recreation |
| Lake Rohunta Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1943 | Recreation |
| Fletcher Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 24 | Significant | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Goodfellow Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 24 | Low | Poor | 1920 | Water Supply |
| Waban Hill Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 24 | Low | Satisfactory | 1900 | Recreation |
| Willow Mill Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 24 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1872 | Other |
| Pepperell Paper | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1918 | Hydroelectric |
| Porter Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 24 | Significant | Poor | 1919 | Recreation |
| Brick City Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | High | Unsatisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Roberts Meadow Lower Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 23 | High | Fair | 1875 | Recreation |
| Methuen Falls | Massachusetts | Essex | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1895 | Hydroelectric |
| Nemasket Park Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 23 | Significant | Fair | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Deerfield No. 3 - Forebay | Massachusetts | Franklin | 23 | Low | Satisfactory | 1912 | Hydroelectric |
| West Whately Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 23 | High | Fair | 1903 | Water Supply |
| Centennial Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 23 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Bear Swamp - Dike A | Massachusetts | Franklin | 23 | Low | Satisfactory | 1974 | Hydroelectric |
| Factory Village Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Hovey Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1870 | |
| Holyoke - Overflow No. 4 | Massachusetts | Hampden | 23 | Low | Satisfactory | 1891 | Hydroelectric |
| Upper Spectacle Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 23 | Low | Fair | 1935 | Recreation |
| Wildwood Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | Significant | Fair | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Lost Wilderness Lake Northern Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1976 | Recreation |
| Lake Lashaway Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | Significant | Fair | 1926 | Recreation |
| Doane Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | Significant | Fair | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Lost Wilderness Lake Southern Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1975 | Recreation |
| York Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 23 | Significant | Poor | 1934 | Recreation |
| Barre Falls Dam - Dike 1 | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | High | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Diamond International Corp Upper Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 23 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1876 | Hydroelectric |
| Kettle Brook Reservoir No. 1 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1896 | Water Supply |
| Winona Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 23 | High | Fair | 1971 | Water Supply |
| Hop Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mctaggarts Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1928 | Recreation |
| Whitehall Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Cold Harbor Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Wampanoag Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Clear Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 22 | Low | Poor | — | |
| Buckley Dunton Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 22 | High | Satisfactory | 1965 | Recreation |
| Schencks Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 22 | High | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| Butterfield Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1938 | Recreation |
| Fisk Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 22 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | — | |
| Upper Tucker Pond South Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Overlook Reservoir Dike | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | High | Fair | 1871 | |
| Otis Woodlands Club Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Moody Street Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 22 | High | Fair | 1847 | Recreation |
| South Barre Mill Pond | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1981 | Hydroelectric |
| Neponset River Dam - Hyde Park | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 22 | Significant | Poor | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Slaters Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2004 | Recreation |
| Queensville Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 22 | Significant | Poor | 2010 | Other |
| First Herring Brook Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 22 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Water Supply |
| Ashley Lake Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 22 | High | Satisfactory | 1901 | 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.