Dam 5 overview
Dam 5
One of the main reasons to visit Dam 5 is to experience the beauty of the Potomac River. The dam creates a picturesque waterfall and rapids, and visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and hiking in the surrounding area. The park also offers picnic areas and campsites for those who want to spend more time exploring the great outdoors.
In addition to its natural beauty, Dam 5 has a rich history. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was an important waterway in the 19th century, and the lockhouse at Dam 5 provides a glimpse into life along the canal. Visitors can tour the lockhouse and learn about the canal's construction, operation, and significance.
One unique feature of Dam 5 is the "Five Arch Stone Bridge," which was built in 1834 to carry the canal over the Potomac River. This impressive structure is a testament to the engineering feats of the time and is a popular spot for photos.
Overall, Dam 5 is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in outdoor recreation, history, and natural beauty. With its stunning waterfall, rich history, and unique architecture, there's something for everyone to enjoy at this West Virginia point of interest.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, campgrounds, fishing spots, and other landmarks so a quick visit can grow into a full day.
Parks
- Fort Frederick State Park
- Yankauer Preserve
- State Game Lands 124
- Antietam National Battlefield
- Greenbrier State Park
- State Park Washington Monument
Campgrounds
- North Mountain Campsite
- North Mountain Hiker Biker Campsite
- Mccoys Ferry Campground
- Mccoys Ferry - C And O Canal National Park
- Jordan Junction Hiker Biker Campsite
- Jordan Junction Campsite
Responsible visitation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site (BLM, NPS, state agency, or private owner) for access rules, permits, and seasonal closures before driving out.
- Stay on trail
- Many points of interest sit in fragile ecosystems. Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation and prevent erosion.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and give nesting birds and denning mammals plenty of space.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you. Remote sites often have no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, fossils, or artifacts. Federal law protects cultural and natural resources on public land.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Dam 5 as a favorite, set a weather threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Dam 5
What is Dam 5?
A point of interest in West-Virginia tracked by Snoflo -- typically a scenic landmark, named summit, monument, or viewpoint.
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no public feeds.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get there?
Tap Directions in the hero above for Google Maps driving directions, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the spot.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this POI, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other points of interest near here
Snoflo-tracked landmarks within driving distance of Dam 5.