Panther Creek Reservoir
Panther Creek Reservoir is a rockfill dam located in White County, Arkansas, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Panther Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Panther Creek Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Osborne Leasing, Inc. (private). It impounds the Panther Creek near Crosby.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 01/07/2025.
At 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | White |
| Nearest City | Crosby |
| River/Stream | Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.32028, -91.88917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 748 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Osborne Leasing, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01496 |
| Federal ID | AR01496 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |