Patterson Creek No. 6 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyGrant
Nearest CityBurlington
River/StreamELKLICK RUN
Coordinates39.20917, -79.17056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height82 ft
Dam Height82 ft
Dam Length755 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage506 acre-ft
Max Storage506 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge19,337 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDWV02312
Federal IDWV02312
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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