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
edit| Dam[1] | Height | Year removed | Location | Watercourse | Watershed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millrace Dam | 18 ft (5.5 m) | Washington | Rock Creek | Potomac River | |
| Ford Dam #3 | 1991 | Washington | |||
| Unnamed Ford #2[2] | 3 ft (0.91 m) | 2003 | Washington | ||
| Unnamed Ford #1[2] | 3 ft (0.91 m) | 2004 | Washington |
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ Rivers, American (February 13, 2023). "American Rivers Dam Removal Database". Figshare. American Rivers. doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.5234068.v10. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- 1 2 "Removing Barriers to Restore Fish Populations" (PDF). The Current. Greater Washington National Parks. 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 13, 2013. Retrieved September 6, 2023.