World Waterfall Database

World's Largest Waterfalls

By Average Width

This list comprises of the waterfalls we have recorded which are known to have an average width at their crest of at least 300 linear feet. The waterfalls on this list are those for which we have definitive information for, and should not be assumed to be a complete list of waterfalls which would otherwise qualify as globally significant based on this metric. As we add more information to the database, this list will grow.

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Cataloged
Waterfalls which are Cataloged we have visited and surveyed in person. Statistical information should be quite accurate (for the most part), and exact measurements will often be available (information is not guaranteed to always be up to date). Detailed information, directions, and photographs will almost always be available.
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Confirmed
Confirmed Waterfalls are known to exist, should be relatively accurately mapped and geotagged, and the statistical information available will often be dependable. If height information is presented, it may be estimated but should be accurate. Directions will not likely be available.
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Unconfirmed
Unconfirmed Waterfalls are often marked on a published map, but we have yet to confirm the exact location and / or whether or not its stature is significant enough to qualify for listing in the database. Statistical information may be estimated and may be inaccurate. No directions.
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Unknown
Waterfalls marked as Unknown are either suspected to exist based on heresay or a hunch, or we have received unverified information suggesting a waterfall may exist near the location provided but cannot corroborate it in any way. Geodata may not be accurate, the location may not be known at all, and statistical information will be estimated and highly inaccurate.
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Inundated
Inundated Waterfalls have been submerged beneath lakes or reservoirs, usually a result of impoundment of a river behind a dam, and most often no longer functionally exist (there may be rare exceptions). We maintain records for these features out of historical importance.
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Subterranean
Though not common, some waterfalls can be found entirely underground within cave systems. Access to subterranean waterfalls can vary from easy via developed walkways to requiring a high level of extremely technical spelunking skill, including familiarity with ropework and a distinct lack of claustrophobia.
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Disqualified
Waterfalls which have been marked as Disqualified do not have the necessary stature or features to qualify as a legitimate waterfall according to our criteria. We will maintain records for entries with this status where the feature is well known and / or may have been historically referred to as a waterfall at some point in time.
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Posted
Posted Waterfalls are known to exist, and we may have a large amount of information associated with them, but are located on private property and are not legally accessible to the general public. Accessing waterfalls with this status should not be attempted without first being explicitly granted permission of the property owner.
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Waterfall
Average Width
Watercourse
Location
Confirmed
850 feet
259 meters
South Nahanni River
Northwest Territories, Canada
Confirmed
845 feet
258 meters
Kootenay River
Montana, United States
Cataloged
750 feet
229 meters
Þjórsá
Suðurland, Iceland
Unconfirmed
720 feet
219 meters
New River
West Virginia, United States
Cataloged
650 feet
198 meters
Vesturland, Iceland
Confirmed
650 feet
198 meters
Androscoggin River
Maine, United States
Confirmed
650 feet
198 meters
Knivsflåelvane
Norway
Confirmed
43. Big Falls
600 feet
183 meters
Missouri River
Montana, United States
Confirmed
600 feet
183 meters
Missouri River
Montana, United States
Confirmed
600 feet
183 meters
Hay River
Northwest Territories, Canada
Posted
580 feet
177 meters
Little Colorado River
Arizona, United States
Cataloged
47. Gullfoss
575 feet
175 meters
Hvítá
Suðurland, Iceland
Cataloged
48. Dettifoss
560 feet
171 meters
Jökulsá á Fjöllum
Norðurland eystra, Iceland
Posted
520 feet
158 meters
Palouse River
Washington, United States
Confirmed
450 feet
137 meters
Barron River
Queensland, Australia
Confirmed
440 feet
134 meters
Churchill River
Saskatchewan, Canada
Confirmed
52. Rheinfall
400 feet
122 meters
Rhein
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Cataloged
400 feet
122 meters
Icefall Brook
British Columbia, Canada
Unconfirmed
400 feet
122 meters
West Canada Creek
New York, United States
Confirmed
385 feet
117 meters
Hay River
Northwest Territories, Canada
Confirmed
380 feet
116 meters
Kakiza River
Northwest Territories, Canada
Posted
375 feet
114 meters
Palouse River
Washington, United States
Posted
375 feet
114 meters
Esopus Creek
New York, United States
Confirmed
370 feet
113 meters
Potaro River
Mazaruni-Potaro, Guyana
Cataloged
60. Goðafoss
370 feet
113 meters
Skjálfandafljót
Norðurland eystra, Iceland
Confirmed
350 feet
107 meters
Río Gauja
Bolívar, Venezuela
Confirmed
350 feet
107 meters
Potomac River
Maryland, United States
Confirmed
340 feet
104 meters
Grease River
Saskatchewan, Canada
Confirmed
335 feet
102 meters
Henrys Fork
Idaho, United States
Cataloged
330 feet
101 meters
Kicking Horse River
British Columbia, Canada
Unconfirmed
330 feet
101 meters
Rondout Creek
New York, United States
Cataloged
300 feet
91 meters
Murtle River
British Columbia, Canada
Cataloged
300 feet
91 meters
Clearwater River
British Columbia, Canada
Cataloged
300 feet
91 meters
Deschutes River
Oregon, United States
Cataloged
300 feet
91 meters
Lewis River
Washington, United States

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