Patterson Creek No.24

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityBURLINGTON
River/StreamPATTERSON CREEK
Coordinates39.32444, -78.91472

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length383 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage297 acre-ft
Max Storage297 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge5,050 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 IDWV05721
Federal IDWV05721
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Patterson Creek No.22 1.8 mi Significant Patterson Creek No.47 2.3 mi High Patterson Creek No.52 2.4 mi High Patterson Creek No.25 2.5 mi High Patterson Creek No.26 3.2 mi High Patterson Creek No.20 3.6 mi High Patterson Creek No.27 3.7 mi High Patterson Creek No.21 4.1 mi High Patterson Creek No.15 4.2 mi High Patterson Creek No.48 5.4 mi High