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DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Aug. 12, 2011
Entity Registrant Name POTOMAC BANCSHARES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000925173  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Trading Symbol ptbs  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   3,390,178
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2011
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011