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
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.