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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
Beaver Brook Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 20 Significant Poor -
Parker Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 Significant Fair - Recreation
Big Bearhole Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 20 High Satisfactory 1920 Recreation
Lake Watatic Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 High Fair 1955 Recreation
Mass. Bayboard - Stanchion Massachusetts Middlesex 20 Low Satisfactory 1848 Hydroelectric
Pawtucket Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 20 Low Satisfactory 1848 Hydroelectric
George H. Nichols Multipurpose Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 High Satisfactory 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Falls Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 20 High Fair 1890 Flood Risk Reduction
Conway Community Swimming Pool Dam Massachusetts Franklin 20 Significant Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Partridgeville Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 Significant Satisfactory 1938 Recreation
Wards Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 20 Significant Fair 1892 Recreation
Breckwood Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampden 20 Significant Poor 1934 Recreation
Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Auxiliary Spillway Massachusetts Hampden 20 Significant Fair - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Silk Mill Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 20 Low Fair 1912 Flood Risk Reduction
Rochdale Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 High Poor - Recreation
Barbieri Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 20 Low Fair 1968 Recreation
Mount Holyoke College Upper Pond Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 20 High Fair - Recreation
Deerfield No. 4 - Forebay Massachusetts Franklin 20 Low Satisfactory 1912 Hydroelectric
East Canal Syphon Spillway Massachusetts Middlesex 20 Low Satisfactory 1923 Hydroelectric
Sylvia Place Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 20 Significant Poor - Fish and Wildlife Pond
Standish Chard Dam Massachusetts Franklin 20 Significant Poor - Other
October Mountain Lake Dike Massachusetts Berkshire 20 High Satisfactory 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
Rockwell Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 High Fair 1900 Recreation
Button Shop Dam No. 1 Massachusetts Hampshire 20 Significant Poor - Recreation
Falulah Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 Significant Poor 1883 Water Supply
Northfield Mt. - Upper Reservoir Intake Massachusetts Franklin 20 High Satisfactory 1973 Hydroelectric
Whiting Street Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Hampden 19 High Satisfactory 1900 Water Supply
Norcross Pond No. 2 Dam Massachusetts Hampden 19 Low Poor - Recreation
Crystal Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 19 Significant Fair 1964 Recreation
Stevens Pond Outlet Dam Massachusetts Essex 19 High Fair 1877 Recreation
Plimpton Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 19 Low Poor 1925 Recreation
Chestnut Hill Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Suffolk 19 High Satisfactory 1870 Water Supply
Glen Charles Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 19 Significant Satisfactory - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pleasant Falls Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 19 Significant Satisfactory 1895 Other
Old Grist Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 19 Significant Fair 1953 Recreation
Williamsville Pond South Dam Massachusetts Worcester 19 Low Poor - Recreation
City Mills Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 19 Significant Poor 1935 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Turners Falls Power Canal – Left Dike Massachusetts Franklin 19 High Satisfactory 1915 Hydroelectric
Dodgeville Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 19 Significant Fair 1809 Recreation
Clear Pond West Dike Massachusetts Hampden 19 Low Poor -
Fitchburg Reservoir South Dike Massachusetts Middlesex 19 Low Fair 1916 Water Supply
Brookline Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 19 High Satisfactory 1848 Recreation
Warren Upper Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Bristol 19 Significant Satisfactory 1838 Water Supply
Ludlow Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Hampden 19 High Satisfactory 1877 Water Supply
Hopedale Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 19 Significant Fair - Recreation
Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 19 Significant Fair - Recreation
Bird Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 19 High Poor 1800 Recreation
Mill Pond No. 1 Dam Massachusetts Worcester 19 Significant Fair 1876
Diamond International Corp Lower Dam Massachusetts Hampden 19 Low Fair 1872 Hydroelectric
West Warren Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 19 Low Fair 1900 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.