Patterson Creek No.47

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityBURLINGTON
River/StreamPATTERSON CREEK
Coordinates39.29806, -78.94056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length325 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage210 acre-ft
Max Storage210 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3,832 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 IDWV05719
Federal IDWV05719
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Patterson Creek No.22 0.9 mi Significant Patterson Creek No.15 2.1 mi High Patterson Creek No.24 2.3 mi High Patterson Creek No.48 3.1 mi High Patterson Creek No.21 3.7 mi High Patterson Creek No.20 4.0 mi High Patterson Creek No.52 4.6 mi High Patterson Creek No.14 4.7 mi High Patterson Creek No.25 4.7 mi High Patterson Creek No.26 5.4 mi High