Patterson Creek No. 3 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyGrant
Nearest CityBurlington
River/StreamTHORN RUN
Coordinates39.14278, -79.07972

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height57 ft
Dam Height57 ft
Dam Length723 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,008 acre-ft
Max Storage1,008 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge14,218 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPotomac Valley CD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV02310
Federal IDWV02310
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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