Panther Creek Watershed Dam E- 1

TR-PANTHER CREEK· Harrison, Missouri· Built 1971· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Panther Creek Watershed Dam E- 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 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area730 sq mi
Max Discharge1,330 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDMO50182

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

PANTHER CR WSHD SUBDIST

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Panther Creek Watershed Dam E- 1?

Panther Creek Watershed Dam E- 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 E- 1?

Panther Creek Watershed Dam E- 1 is owned by PANTHER CR WSHD SUBDIST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Panther Creek Watershed Dam E- 1 built?

Panther Creek Watershed Dam E- 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 E- 1?

Panther Creek Watershed Dam E- 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 E- 1?

Panther Creek Watershed Dam E- 1 has a dam height of 25 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.