An organic light emitting device includes a base substrate defining an active area and a pad area that surrounds the active area, an organic light emitting layer formed on the active area, a first protective layer formed to cover the active area, where the organic light emitting layer is formed, and the pad area, a second protective layer formed to cover the first protective layer, and a dam formed between the first protective layer and the second protective layer, wherein the dam is located at a boundary between the active area and the pad area and includes a groove that is positioned separate from an outer portion of the active area.