Massachusetts Dams
1,291 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
1,291
High Hazard
319
24.7%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
336
Average Age
112 yrs
Hazard Classification
High319 (24.7%)
Significant616 (47.7%)
Low356 (27.6%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory441 (34.2%)
Fair464 (35.9%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory336 (26.0%)
Not Rated50 (3.9%)
Federal
15
State
211
Local
585
Private
451
Tallest Dams
- Cobble Mountain Reservoir Dam245 ft
- Quabbin Winsor Dam170 ft
- Littleville Dam164 ft
- Bear Swamp - North Dike 155 ft
- Knightville Dam150 ft
High Hazard Dams
Poor Condition Dams
All Dams in Massachusetts
Showing 351–375 of 464
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Pond Dam Hampden County | 10 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Russells Mill Pond Dam Bristol County | 8 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Sabrina Lake South Dam Norfolk County | 7 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Salem Pond Dam Essex County | 12 | 1930 | Low | Fair |
| Sawmill Pond Dam Worcester County | 11 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Searles Pond Dam Essex County | 8 | 1979 | Significant | Fair |
| Secret Lake Dam Worcester County | 16 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Shad Factory Pond Dam Bristol County | 12 | 1911 | Significant | Fair |
| Shaker Mill Pond Dam Berkshire County | 15 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Shelburne Falls Fire District Reservoir Dam Franklin County | 28 | 1921 | Significant | Fair |
| Sheomet Lake Dam Franklin County | 16 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Shovel Shop Pond Dam Bristol County | 9 | 1813 | Low | Fair |
| Silk Mill Dam Middlesex County | 20 | 1912 | Low | Fair |
| Silver Lake Dam Norfolk County | 10 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Silver Lake Dam Plymouth County | 8 | 1908 | Low | Fair |
| Silver Lake Dam Worcester County | 16 | 1896 | Significant | Fair |
| Singletary Pond Dam Worcester County | 17 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Smith Mill Pond Dam Worcester County | 15 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Snow Pond Dam Worcester County | 10 | — | Low | Fair |
| Snow Pond Dam Hampshire County | 15 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Somerset Reservoir Dam Bristol County | 48 | 1965 | High | Fair |
| South Deerfield Water Supply Dam Franklin County | 30 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Spindleville Pond Dam Worcester County | 12 | — | Significant | Fair |
| Sportsmans Pond Dam Worcester County | 12 | 1898 | Significant | Fair |
| Spring Pond Dam Essex County | 15 | — | High | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.