Patterson Creek No.46

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityFORT ASHBY
River/StreamPAINTER RUN
Coordinates39.48556, -78.76028

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height71 ft
Dam Height71 ft
Dam Length475 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage806 acre-ft
Max Storage806 acre-ft
Normal Storage215 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge11,972 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 IDWV05718
Federal IDWV05718
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Patterson Creek No.45 0.8 mi High Patterson Creek No.44 1.1 mi High Patterson Creek #50 Dam 2.3 mi High Lakewood Dam 6.0 mi High Markwood Cedar Lake Dam 6.3 mi Low Patterson Creek No.32 6.4 mi High Ppg Rubble Dam 6.6 mi Undetermined Patterson Creek No.38 6.6 mi High Patterson Creek No.37 7.1 mi High Patterson Creek No.36 7.2 mi High