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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Government Mill Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 22 Significant Satisfactory 1901 Recreation
Fisk Brook Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 22 Significant Unsatisfactory —
Clear Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 22 Low Poor —
Neponset River Dam - Hyde Park Massachusetts Norfolk 22 Significant Poor — Flood Risk Reduction
Slaters Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 22 Significant Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Overlook Reservoir Dike Massachusetts Worcester 22 High Fair 1871
Queensville Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 22 Significant Poor 2010 Other
Pumping Station Dam Massachusetts Franklin 22 Significant Satisfactory — Water Supply
Estabrook Farm Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 22 Low Poor — Recreation
Mctaggarts Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 22 Significant Unsatisfactory 1928 Recreation
Lensdale Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 21 Significant Fair — Other
Maple Street Dam Massachusetts Bristol 21 Significant Fair — Recreation
Beaver Brook Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 21 Significant Poor —
Winnekeag Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 21 High Fair 1878 Recreation
Arnold Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 21 Significant Poor 1954 Water Supply
Dean Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 21 Significant Satisfactory 1933 Recreation
Gates Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 21 Low Fair 1915 Water Supply
Lake Shirley Dam Massachusetts Worcester 21 High Satisfactory 1852 Recreation
Pine Tree Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 21 Significant Satisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Coes Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 21 High Satisfactory 1865 Recreation
Unionville Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 21 Significant Fair 1909 Recreation
Allen Reservoir Pl-566 Flood Control Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 21 High Satisfactory 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Hillside Beach Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 21 High Fair — Recreation
Greenfield Electric Light & Power Dam Massachusetts Franklin 21 Significant Fair —
Pontoosuc Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 20 High Satisfactory 1866 Recreation
Larner Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 Significant Fair 1830 Recreation
October Mountain Lake Dike Massachusetts Berkshire 20 High Satisfactory 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
Deerfield No. 4 - Forebay Massachusetts Franklin 20 Low Satisfactory 1912 Hydroelectric
Mass. Bayboard - Stanchion Massachusetts Middlesex 20 Low Satisfactory 1848 Hydroelectric
Russell Harrington Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 Significant Satisfactory 1917 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Highland Lake Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 20 Low Poor 1830 Recreation
Tremont Waste Gates Massachusetts Middlesex 20 Low Satisfactory 1848 Hydroelectric
Woodbury Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 Significant Poor 1900 Recreation
Northfield Mt. - Upper Reservoir Intake Massachusetts Franklin 20 High Satisfactory 1973 Hydroelectric
Upper Merino Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 High Fair — Water Supply
Lower Pawtucket Locks Massachusetts Middlesex 20 Significant Satisfactory 1822 Hydroelectric
Button Shop Dam No. 1 Massachusetts Hampshire 20 Significant Poor — Recreation
Partridgeville Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 Significant Satisfactory 1938 Recreation
Brass Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 20 Low Poor —
Pawtucket Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 20 Low Satisfactory 1848 Hydroelectric
Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Auxiliary Spillway Massachusetts Hampden 20 Significant Fair — Recreation
Wards Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 20 Significant Fair 1892 Recreation
Pond At West Road Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 20 Low Unsatisfactory —
Silk Mill Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 20 Low Fair 1912 Flood Risk Reduction
Falls Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 20 High Satisfactory 1890 Flood Risk Reduction
Rockwell Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 High Fair 1900 Recreation
Tully Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 20 Significant Fair — Recreation
Rochdale Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 High Poor — Recreation
Lower Gore Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 Significant Poor — Other
Northfield Mt. - North Dike Massachusetts Franklin 20 High Satisfactory 1973 Hydroelectric

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.