List of dam removals in Washington, D.C.

This is a list of dams in Washington, D.C. that have been removed as physical impediments to free-flowing rivers or streams.

Completed removals

Dam[1] Height Year removed Location Watercourse Watershed Notes
Millrace Dam 18 ft (5.5 m) Washington Rock Creek Potomac River
Ford Dam #3 1991 Washington
Unnamed Ford #2 3 ft (0.91 m) 2003 Washington [2]
Unnamed Ford #1 3 ft (0.91 m) 2004 Washington
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See also

References

  1. ^ Rivers, American (13 February 2023). "American Rivers Dam Removal Database". Figshare. American Rivers. doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.5234068.v10. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Removing Barriers to Restore Fish Populations" (PDF). The Current. Greater Washington National Parks. 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 March 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2023.