Patterson Creek No.26

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityFort Ashby
River/StreamPATTERSON CREEK
Coordinates39.36722, -78.89278

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length503 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage414 acre-ft
Max Storage414 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge9,391 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 IDWV05711
Federal IDWV05711
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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