#8
Most Visited Waterfall in United States
Sorted by Annual Visitors
Value: 500,000
Great Falls of the Potomac River
Waterfall in Great Falls, Virginia, United States
Great Falls of the Potomac River is a waterfall located in Great Falls, Virginia, United States. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Vertical Drop Height, Average Flow Rate, and Waterfall Width, to help users compare it with other waterfalls in United States.
Page overview
- Country
- United States
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Great Falls
- Category
- nature
- Type
- Waterfall
Ranking highlights
See how this waterfall performs across different ranking categories in United States.
#3
Deadliest Waterfall in United States
Sorted by Death Count
Value: 22
#4
Deadliest Waterfall in the World
Sorted by Death Count
Value: 22
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Drop Height | 23.16 meters | Total vertical height of the waterfall from top to bottom. |
| Average Flow Rate | 283.17 m³ | Average volume of water flowing over the waterfall per second. |
| Waterfall Width | 106.68 meters | Average horizontal width of the waterfall at its main drop or flow section. |
| Annual Visitors | 500,000 | Estimated number of people visiting the waterfall per year. |
| Death Count | 22 | Total recorded deaths linked to accidents at or near the waterfall. |
| Accident Count | 674 | Total recorded non-fatal accidents, injuries, or rescue incidents linked to the waterfall. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Great Falls of the Potomac River is located in Great Falls, Virginia, United States. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this waterfall.
- City
- Great Falls
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
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How this waterfall is compared
This waterfall is compared with other waterfalls in United States using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Great Falls of the Potomac River performs across different comparison categories, such as Vertical Drop Height, Average Flow Rate, and Waterfall Width.
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Sources
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Falls of the Potomac River located?
Great Falls of the Potomac River is located in Great Falls, Virginia, United States.
What is Great Falls of the Potomac River known for on LocoDeck?
Great Falls of the Potomac River is listed as a waterfall in United States. This page highlights key metrics such as Vertical Drop Height, Average Flow Rate, and Waterfall Width to help compare it with other waterfalls.
How is Great Falls of the Potomac River compared with other waterfalls?
Great Falls of the Potomac River is compared using the ranking metrics available for waterfalls in United States. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.