Patterson Creek No.22 dam
Patterson Creek No.22
Patterson Creek No.22, also known as Wild Meadow Run, is a crucial water resource infrastructure located in Burlington, Mineral County, West Virginia. Constructed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 54 feet and spans 490 feet in length. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation during heavy rainfall events.
With a storage capacity of 825 acre-feet, Patterson Creek No.22 plays a significant role in managing water levels and ensuring the safety of nearby communities. While its condition assessment is rated as fair, the dam is subject to regular inspections to monitor its structural integrity and hazard potential. The dam is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DWWM) and falls under state jurisdiction for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite its age, Patterson Creek No.22 continues to serve as a vital component of the water management system in the region, with a moderate risk assessment rating. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, the importance of maintaining and upgrading such infrastructure to mitigate flood risks and safeguard communities becomes increasingly evident. The dam's role in flood risk reduction underscores the critical intersection between water resources management and climate adaptation efforts in the face of a changing climate.
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.22 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Patterson Creek Near Headsville | 472 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Barnum | 2,780 cfs | → |
| Abram Creek At Oakmont | 236 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Luke | 3,810 cfs | → |
| Georges Creek At Franklin | 244 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Kitzmiller | 1,210 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Patterson Creek No.22.
Boat launches
- Mount Zion Road Garrett County
- Springfield Pike Hampshire County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Allegany County
- Kimsey Run Road Hardy County
- Blue Trail Garrett County
Campgrounds
- Robert W. Craig Memorial Campground
- Robert W. Craig - Jennings Randolph Lake
- Abram’S Creek Retreat & Campground
- Short Mountain Wma
- Wallman/Laurel Run - Potomac State Forest
- Lost Land Run - Potomac State Forest
Fishing spots
- Savage River Reservoir
- Dans Mountain Pond
- Georges Creek
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- North Branch Potomac River
- Battie Mixon Ponds
Paddle runs
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
- The West Virginia 259 Bridge South Of Wardensville To Ends Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
- Jake Hill Road Bridge To Shreve Store
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
Track Patterson Creek No.22 in the Snoflo app
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About Patterson Creek No.22
Where does the data for Patterson Creek No.22 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 Significant 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.22.