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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otis Woodlands Club Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Butterfield Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1938 | Recreation |
| Fisk Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 22 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | - | |
| Buckley Dunton Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 22 | High | Satisfactory | 1870 | Recreation |
| Pumping Station Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Mctaggarts Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 1928 | Recreation |
| Lake Wampanoag Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 22 | High | Fair | - | Other |
| Delaney Complex Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Metropolitan Circular Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 22 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Clear Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 22 | Low | Poor | - | |
| Schencks Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 22 | High | Satisfactory | 1940 | Water Supply |
| First Herring Brook Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 22 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Water Supply |
| Winnekeag Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 21 | High | Fair | 1878 | Recreation |
| Larner Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 21 | Significant | Fair | 1830 | Recreation |
| Hillside Beach Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 21 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Maple Street Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 21 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Allen Reservoir Pl-566 Flood Control Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 21 | High | Fair | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pine Tree Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 21 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Gates Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 21 | Low | Fair | 1915 | Water Supply |
| Lake Shirley Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 21 | High | Satisfactory | 1852 | Recreation |
| Arnold Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 21 | Significant | Poor | 1954 | Water Supply |
| Unionville Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 21 | Significant | Fair | 1909 | Recreation |
| Round Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 21 | Low | Poor | 1963 | Recreation |
| Dean Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 21 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1933 | Recreation |
| Lensdale Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 21 | Significant | Fair | - | Other |
| Coes Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 21 | High | Satisfactory | 1865 | Recreation |
| Greenfield Electric Light & Power Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 21 | Significant | Fair | - | |
| Tully Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 20 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Upper Merino Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | High | Fair | - | Water Supply |
| Standish Chard Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 20 | Significant | Poor | - | Other |
| Worcester Diversion Levee System | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Northfield Mt. - North Dike | Massachusetts | Franklin | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Hydroelectric |
| Highland Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 20 | Low | Poor | 1830 | Recreation |
| Woodbury Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1900 | Recreation |
| Breckwood Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1934 | Recreation |
| Brass Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 20 | Low | Poor | - | |
| Pond At West Road Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 20 | Low | Unsatisfactory | - | |
| Clock Tower Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1890 | Recreation |
| October Mountain Lake Dike | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1985 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lower Gore Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | Significant | Poor | - | Other |
| Northfield Mt. - Upper Reservoir Intake | Massachusetts | Franklin | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Hydroelectric |
| Silk Mill Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 20 | Low | Fair | 1912 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rochdale Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | High | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Big Bearhole Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1920 | Recreation |
| Partridgeville Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1938 | Recreation |
| Lake Watatic Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | High | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Parker Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Lower Pawtucket Locks | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1822 | Hydroelectric |
| Button Shop Dam No. 1 | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 20 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Falulah Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1883 | 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.