Patterson Creek No.15

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityBURLINGTON
River/StreamMIKE'S RUN
Coordinates39.28972, -78.97833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height92 ft
Dam Height92 ft
Dam Length1,320 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,799 acre-ft
Max Storage5,799 acre-ft
Normal Storage201 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge54,067 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 IDWV05708
Federal IDWV05708
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Patterson Creek No.48 1.4 mi High Patterson Creek No.47 2.1 mi High Patterson Creek No.22 2.3 mi Significant Patterson Creek No.14 2.9 mi High Patterson Creek No.21 3.1 mi High Patterson Creek No.20 4.1 mi High Patterson Creek No.24 4.2 mi High New Creek Dam No.17 6.0 mi High New Creek Dam No.10 6.0 mi High Patterson Creek No. 13 Dam 6.1 mi High