Patterson Creek No. 41 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyGrant
Nearest CityBurlington
River/StreamNORTH FORK
Coordinates39.19528, -79.04806

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height91 ft
Dam Height91 ft
Dam Length1,070 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,960 acre-ft
Max Storage7,960 acre-ft
Normal Storage277 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area27 sq mi
Max Discharge66,528 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 IDWV02315
Federal IDWV02315
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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