Panther Creek A-1
Panther Creek A-1 is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Missouri, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Panther Creek A-1
The primary purpose of Panther Creek A-1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Panther Cr Wshd Subdist (local government). It impounds the Tr-panther Creek near Mt Moriah.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/24/2021.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Harrison |
| Nearest City | Mt Moriah |
| River/Stream | Tr-panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.37534, -93.89217 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,780 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PANTHER CR WSHD SUBDIST |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10452 |
| Federal ID | MO10452 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |