Patterson Creek No.14 dam
Patterson Creek No.14
Patterson Creek No.14, also known as Harness Run, is a local government-owned dam located in Mineral County, West Virginia. Constructed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 63 feet and has a hydraulic height of 62 feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along the Harness Run stream. With a storage capacity of 460 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flood hazards in the area.
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Patterson Creek No.14 is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the DWWM to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. The dam has been assessed to be in fair condition, with a hazard potential rated as high and a moderate risk assessment. While the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, it has not undergone significant modifications since its completion, highlighting its reliability in flood risk management for the surrounding community.
Overall, Patterson Creek No.14 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control and risk reduction in Burlington, West Virginia. With its stone core and rock-soil foundations, this dam continues to play a crucial role in protecting the local area from potential inundation events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the condition and management of dams like Patterson Creek No.14 is essential in ensuring the safety and resilience of communities against water-related hazards.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Patterson Creek No.14 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Abram Creek At Oakmont | 236 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Kitzmiller | 1,210 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Barnum | 2,780 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Luke | 3,810 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Steyer | 476 cfs | → |
| Patterson Creek Near Headsville | 472 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Patterson Creek No.14.
Boat launches
- Mount Zion Road Garrett County
- Kimsey Run Road Hardy County
- Springfield Pike Hampshire County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Allegany County
- Blue Trail Garrett County
Campgrounds
- Abram’S Creek Retreat & Campground
- Robert W. Craig Memorial Campground
- Robert W. Craig - Jennings Randolph Lake
- Wallman/Laurel Run - Potomac State Forest
- Lost Land Run - Potomac State Forest
- Short Mountain Wma
Fishing spots
- Savage River Reservoir
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Georges Creek
- Dans Mountain Pond
- Broadford Lake
- Snowy Creek
Paddle runs
- Jake Hill Road Bridge To Shreve Store
- The West Virginia 259 Bridge South Of Wardensville To Ends Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
- Perennial Stream At Forks To Dolly Sods Wilderness Boundary
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
- High Ridge Run To Outskirts Of Hopeville
Track Patterson Creek No.14 in the Snoflo app
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About Patterson Creek No.14
Where does the data for Patterson Creek No.14 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Patterson Creek No.14.