Patterson Creek No. 4 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyGrant
Nearest CityBurlington
River/StreamMIDDLE FORK
Coordinates39.17806, -79.07889

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height79 ft
Dam Height79 ft
Dam Length692 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,101 acre-ft
Max Storage2,101 acre-ft
Normal Storage106 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge13,750 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPotomac Valley CD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV02311
Federal IDWV02311
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Patterson Creek No. 41 Dam 2.0 mi High Patterson Creek No. 3 Dam 2.4 mi High Patterson Creek No. 12 Dam 3.0 mi High Patterson Creek No. 49 Dam 3.3 mi High Patterson Creek No. 13 Dam 3.3 mi High Patterson Creek # 2 Dam 3.9 mi High Patterson Creek No. 1 Dam 4.1 mi High Patterson Creek No. 6 Dam 5.4 mi High Patterson Creek No.14 6.5 mi High New Creek No. 14 Dam 7.0 mi High