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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.