Panther Creek
Panther Creek is a concrete dam located in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Panther Creek
The primary purpose of Panther Creek is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Panther Creek near Broken Bow.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 171 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a storage capacity of 261 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2017.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | McCurtain |
| Nearest City | Broken Bow |
| River/Stream | Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.36633, -94.72759 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 171 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30556 |
| Federal ID | OK30556 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |