Patterson Creek No. 12 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyGrant
Nearest CityBURLINGTON
River/StreamTHORN RUN
Coordinates39.21056, -79.04083

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height86 ft
Dam Height86 ft
Dam Length742 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,772 acre-ft
Max Storage2,772 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge28,256 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 IDWV02313
Federal IDWV02313
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Patterson Creek No. 13 Dam 0.7 mi High Patterson Creek No. 41 Dam 1.1 mi High Patterson Creek No. 4 Dam 3.0 mi High Patterson Creek No.14 3.5 mi High Patterson Creek No.48 5.1 mi High Patterson Creek No. 3 Dam 5.1 mi High Patterson Creek No. 49 Dam 5.8 mi High New Creek No. 14 Dam 6.4 mi High Patterson Creek No.15 6.4 mi High Patterson Creek # 2 Dam 6.5 mi High