Patterson Creek #50 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityFORT ASHBY
River/StreamPATTERSON CREEK
Coordinates39.50167, -78.79833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height72 ft
Dam Height72 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,040 acre-ft
Max Storage5,040 acre-ft
Normal Storage126 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge46,546 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 IDWV05730
Federal IDWV05730
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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