Patterson Creek No.44

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityFORT ASHBY
River/StreamLONG PASTURE
Coordinates39.48583, -78.78000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length900 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage328 acre-ft
Max Storage328 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge8,823 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 IDWV05716
Federal IDWV05716
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Patterson Creek No.45 0.5 mi High Patterson Creek No.46 1.1 mi High Patterson Creek #50 Dam 1.5 mi High Patterson Creek No.32 5.4 mi High Markwood Cedar Lake Dam 5.4 mi Low Patterson Creek No.38 6.0 mi High Lakewood Dam 6.3 mi High Patterson Creek No.37 6.3 mi High Patterson Creek No.36 6.4 mi High Ppg Rubble Dam 6.8 mi Undetermined