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Old Dam Waterfall

Maryland · 3-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15

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Old Dam Waterfall is a waterfall in Maryland. It drops roughly 3 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.

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WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
Old Dam Waterfall (this page)3 ft
The Cascade12 mi
Cunningham Falls19 mi78 ft
Pua Falls28 mi
Brambleton Sign/Water Decoration34 mi
Jarrett Falls35 mi7 ft

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Questions visitors ask about Old Dam Waterfall

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How tall is Old Dam Waterfall?

Old Dam Waterfall is 3 feet (1 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.

How far is Old Dam Waterfall from a major city?

Old Dam Waterfall is 2 miles from Mount Briar (about 3 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

39.4496, -77.7300

Sources and live status

Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.

    Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15

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