Panther Creek C-2
Key Takeaway
Panther Creek C-2 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 93.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 476 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,483 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10614 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JACK FINE HARR.S&W CDIST
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Panther Creek C-2?
Panther Creek C-2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Panther Creek C-2?
Panther Creek C-2 is owned by JACK FINE HARR.S&W CDIST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Panther Creek C-2 built?
Panther Creek C-2 was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Panther Creek C-2?
Panther Creek C-2 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Panther Creek C-2?
Panther Creek C-2 has a dam height of 47 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Panther Creek C-2 last inspected?
Panther Creek C-2 was last inspected on February 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.