Patterson Creek No. 41 Dam

Grant County, West Virginia (near Burlington)

River/Stream: NORTH FORK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
91 ft
Dam Length
1,070 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,960 acre-ft
Year Completed
1969
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
66,528 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-09-30

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WV02315
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
39.19528, -79.04806
Age
57 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.