Panther Creek C-2
Panther Creek C-2 is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Panther Creek C-2
The primary purpose of Panther Creek C-2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jack Fine Harr.s&w Cdist (local government). It impounds the Panther Creek near Mount Moriah.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,963 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/24/2021.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Harrison |
| Nearest City | Mount Moriah |
| River/Stream | Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.38668, -93.88972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,963 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,963 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 476 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,483 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JACK FINE HARR.S&W CDIST |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10614 |
| Federal ID | MO10614 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |