Patterson Creek No.37

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityFORT ASHBY
River/StreamPATTERSON CREEK
Coordinates39.42750, -78.87028

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height53 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length610 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage976 acre-ft
Max Storage976 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge9,520 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 IDWV05714
Federal IDWV05714
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Patterson Creek No.36 0.4 mi High Markwood Cedar Lake Dam 1.0 mi Low Patterson Creek No.38 1.8 mi High Patterson Creek No.30 2.0 mi High Patterson Creek No.32 2.1 mi High Patterson Creek No.28 3.7 mi High Patterson Creek No.27 3.9 mi High Patterson Creek No.26 4.3 mi High Patterson Creek No.25 5.0 mi High Patterson Creek No.52 5.3 mi High