Patterson Creek No.28

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityFORT ASHBY
River/StreamCABIN RUN
Coordinates39.41028, -78.93639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height51 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length806 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,144 acre-ft
Max Storage2,144 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge16,603 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 IDWV05724
Federal IDWV05724
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Patterson Creek No.30 2.2 mi High Old Keyser Reservoir 2.8 mi High New Creek Dam No.1 3.5 mi High Patterson Creek No.37 3.7 mi High Patterson Creek No.26 3.8 mi High Patterson Creek No.36 3.8 mi High Patterson Creek No.25 3.9 mi High New Creek Dam No.16 4.0 mi High Patterson Creek No.27 4.0 mi High New Creek Dam No.5 4.4 mi High