Patterson Creek No.21

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityBURLINGTON
River/StreamMILL CREEK
Coordinates39.33417, -78.99111

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height78 ft
Dam Height78 ft
Dam Length665 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,567 acre-ft
Max Storage2,567 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge43,625 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 IDWV05727
Federal IDWV05727
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Patterson Creek No.20 1.3 mi High Patterson Creek No.22 3.0 mi Significant Patterson Creek No.15 3.1 mi High New Creek Dam No.9 3.3 mi High New Creek Dam No.17 3.6 mi High New Creek Dam No.7 3.6 mi High Patterson Creek No.47 3.7 mi High New Creek Dam No.10 3.8 mi High Old Keyser Reservoir 3.9 mi High Patterson Creek No.24 4.1 mi High