Little Falls Dam - Potomac River
Maryland — Montgomery County — Potomac River
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery |
| River | Potomac River |
| Coordinates | 38.94840, -77.12960 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| NID Storage | 13,360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 168 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 4, 2013 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1958 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | US Army Corps of Engineers,Washington Aqueduct Div |
| Other Name | Potomac River;Potomac River Dam #1 |
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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.