Great Falls Dam, Lock No. 20

Maryland — Montgomery County

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
Coordinates39.00169, -77.24927

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1850
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUS Army Corps of Engineers,Washington Aqueduct Div

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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