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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1890 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Worcester Diversion Levee System | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| East Mountain Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Water Supply |
| Partridgeville Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1938 | Recreation |
| Woodbury Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1900 | Recreation |
| Button Shop Dam No. 1 | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 20 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Northfield Mt. - North Dike | Massachusetts | Franklin | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Hydroelectric |
| Lower Gore Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | Significant | Poor | — | Other |
| Upper Merino Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | High | Fair | — | Water Supply |
| Silk Mill Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 20 | Low | Fair | 1912 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Standish Chard Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 20 | Significant | Poor | — | Other |
| Mount Holyoke College Upper Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 20 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Lake Watatic Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | High | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| October Mountain Lake Dike | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1985 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Clock Tower Dam | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 20 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1890 | Recreation |
| Holyoke - Overflow No. 3 | Massachusetts | Hampden | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1860 | Hydroelectric |
| Hales Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 20 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Auxiliary Spillway | Massachusetts | Hampden | 20 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Windsor Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 20 | High | Fair | 1883 | Recreation |
| East Canal Syphon Spillway | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1923 | Hydroelectric |
| Big Bearhole Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 20 | High | Satisfactory | 1920 | Recreation |
| Larner Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1830 | Recreation |
| Turners Falls Power Canal – Left Dike | Massachusetts | Franklin | 19 | High | Satisfactory | 1915 | Hydroelectric |
| Bartlett Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 19 | Low | Fair | 1885 | Recreation |
| Crystal Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 19 | Significant | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Diamond International Corp Lower Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 19 | Low | Fair | 1872 | Hydroelectric |
| Turners Falls Power Canal - Right Dike | Massachusetts | Franklin | 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 1915 | Hydroelectric |
| Bird Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 19 | High | Poor | 1800 | Recreation |
| Clear Pond West Dike | Massachusetts | Hampden | 19 | Low | Poor | — | |
| Warren Upper Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 19 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1838 | Water Supply |
| City Mills Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 19 | Significant | Poor | 1935 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| West Warren Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 19 | Low | Fair | 1900 | Water Supply |
| Whiting Street Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 19 | High | Fair | 1900 | Water Supply |
| Plimpton Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 19 | Low | Poor | 1925 | Recreation |
| Old Grist Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 19 | Significant | Fair | 1953 | Recreation |
| Norcross Pond No. 2 Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 19 | Low | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Kingsbury Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 19 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Stevens Pond Outlet Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 19 | High | Fair | 1877 | Recreation |
| Ludlow Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Hampden | 19 | High | Satisfactory | 1877 | Water Supply |
| Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 19 | Significant | Satisfactory | — | Recreation |
| Stockbridge Bowl Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 19 | High | Poor | 1880 | Recreation |
| Dodgeville Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 19 | Significant | Fair | 1809 | Recreation |
| Parker Mills Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 19 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Fisherville Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 19 | High | Poor | 1882 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Knights Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 19 | Significant | Fair | 1900 | Water Supply |
| Mill Pond No. 1 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 19 | Significant | Fair | 1876 | |
| Pleasant Falls Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 19 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1895 | Other |
| Hopedale Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 19 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Fitchburg Reservoir South Dike | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 19 | Low | Fair | 1916 | Water Supply |
| Riiska Brook Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 19 | High | Poor | 1952 | Recreation |
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.