Panther Creek Watershed Dam D- 1
Key Takeaway
Panther Creek Watershed Dam D- 1 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 73.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 510 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,260 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10616 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PANTHER CREEK WSHD SUBDT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Panther Creek Watershed Dam D- 1?
Panther Creek Watershed Dam D- 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Panther Creek Watershed Dam D- 1?
Panther Creek Watershed Dam D- 1 is owned by PANTHER CREEK WSHD SUBDT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Panther Creek Watershed Dam D- 1 built?
Panther Creek Watershed Dam D- 1 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Watershed Dam D- 1?
Panther Creek Watershed Dam D- 1 serves the following purposes: 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 Watershed Dam D- 1?
Panther Creek Watershed Dam D- 1 has a dam height of 31 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.