Little Falls Dam - Potomac River

Maryland — Montgomery County

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
Coordinates38.94840, -77.12960

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
NID Storage13,360 acre-ft
Max Storage13,360 acre-ft
Surface Area168 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeWater Supply
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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