Panther Creek Dam
Panther Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Indiana, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Panther Creek Dam
Panther Creek Dam is a dam in Jefferson, Indiana. The dam is owned by Indiana Kentucky Electric Corporation (public utility). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Ohio River.
The dam stands 70 feet tall and stretches 1,020 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/28/2017.
At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Ohio River |
| Coordinates | 38.71744, -85.44865 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,299 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 456 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | INDIANA KENTUCKY ELECTRIC CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00643 |
| Federal ID | IN00643 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |