Patterson Creek No.14 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Patterson Creek No.14, also known as Harness Run, is a local government-owned dam located in Mineral County, West Virginia.
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Summary
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.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
63 |
River Or Stream |
HARNESS RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
62 |
Drainage Area |
1.55 |
Nid Storage |
460 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
63 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Patterson Creek No.14