Patterson Creek No. 49 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyGrant
Nearest CityBurlington
River/StreamPATTERSON CREEK
Coordinates39.13056, -79.07278

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length780 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage535 acre-ft
Max Storage535 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge13,177 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 IDWV02316
Federal IDWV02316
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Patterson Creek # 2 Dam 0.8 mi High Patterson Creek No. 3 Dam 0.9 mi High Patterson Creek No. 1 Dam 1.6 mi High Patterson Creek No. 4 Dam 3.3 mi High Patterson Creek No. 41 Dam 4.7 mi High Patterson Creek No. 12 Dam 5.8 mi High Patterson Creek No. 13 Dam 6.3 mi High Lunice Creek No. 11 7.4 mi High Lunice Creek No. 10 7.5 mi High Patterson Creek No. 6 Dam 7.5 mi High