Panther Creek Watershed Dam Lt- 21

TR-PANTHER CREEK· Harrison, Missouri· Built 1975· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Private

Key Takeaway

Panther Creek Watershed Dam Lt- 21 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage23 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area147 sq mi
Max Discharge80 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDMO50179

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

JIMMIE J. OSBORN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Panther Creek Watershed Dam Lt- 21?

Panther Creek Watershed Dam Lt- 21 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 Lt- 21?

Panther Creek Watershed Dam Lt- 21 is owned by JIMMIE J. OSBORN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Panther Creek Watershed Dam Lt- 21 built?

Panther Creek Watershed Dam Lt- 21 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Lt- 21?

Panther Creek Watershed Dam Lt- 21 serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. 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 Lt- 21?

Panther Creek Watershed Dam Lt- 21 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.