Potomac Park Flood Levee
Water
Mysterious structure by the Washington Monument, a flood barrier protecting the White House against rising waters.

šŸ“œ Stone walls by the Washington Monument, part of an 80-year-old levee system.
šŸ” Designed to protect Washington's Federal Triangle from 100-year floods.

Why Go

šŸ›”ļø See a crucial flood defense structure
šŸ›ļø Learn about D.C.'s infrastructure history
šŸš¶ Located between Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial

Tips

šŸ“ Located on 17th Street.
šŸ—“ļø Crews practice assembly annually.

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