Great Falls Estate Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
River/StreamCool Spring Branch
Coordinates39.01200, -77.23610

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage134 acre-ft
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge160 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPotomac Falls Nature Conservancy Assoc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/26/2016
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00049
Federal IDMD00049
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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