Patterson Creek No.48

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityBURLINGTON
River/StreamPURSLEY RUN
Coordinates39.27167, -78.98806

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height79 ft
Dam Height79 ft
Dam Length680 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage652 acre-ft
Max Storage652 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge10,744 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 IDWV05725
Federal IDWV05725
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Patterson Creek No.15 1.4 mi High Patterson Creek No.14 1.6 mi High Patterson Creek No.47 3.1 mi High Patterson Creek No.22 3.6 mi Significant Patterson Creek No.21 4.3 mi High Patterson Creek No. 13 Dam 4.8 mi High Patterson Creek No. 12 Dam 5.1 mi High Patterson Creek No.24 5.4 mi High Patterson Creek No.20 5.4 mi High Patterson Creek No. 41 Dam 6.2 mi High