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Patterson Creek No.21, also known as Mill Creek, is a vital structure owned by the local government in Mineral County, West Virginia.
Designed by the USDA NRCS, this dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction and is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DWWM). Completed in 1984, this earth dam stands at a height of 74 feet with a hydraulic height of 64 feet, providing storage of up to 2,549 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 23 acres.
With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment, Patterson Creek No.21 is monitored and inspected regularly to ensure its integrity and safety. The dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with the last inspection conducted in April 2014. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the structure has not been modified in recent years and does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers. As a key element in managing water resources in the area, Patterson Creek No.21 continues to serve its primary purpose of mitigating flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
665 |
Dam Height |
74 |
River Or Stream |
MILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
64 |
Drainage Area |
5.96 |
Nid Storage |
2549 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
74 |
Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
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
Jake Hill Road Bridge To Shreve Store
Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
Perennial Stream At Forks To Dolly Sods Wilderness Boundary