Patterson Creek No.32

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityFORT ASHBY
River/StreamPATTERSON CREEK
Coordinates39.45806, -78.87417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height63 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length565 ft
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,281 acre-ft
Max Storage1,281 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge19,625 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPotomac Valley CD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/31/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV05728
Federal IDWV05728
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Markwood Cedar Lake Dam 1.3 mi Low Patterson Creek No.37 2.1 mi High Patterson Creek No.30 2.4 mi High Patterson Creek No.36 2.5 mi High Patterson Creek No.38 3.5 mi High Patterson Creek No.28 4.7 mi High Patterson Creek #50 Dam 5.0 mi High Patterson Creek No.44 5.4 mi High Patterson Creek No.45 5.8 mi High Patterson Creek No.27 6.0 mi High