Panther Hollow Lake
Panther Hollow Lake is an earth dam located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Panther Hollow Lake
The primary purpose of Panther Hollow Lake 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 Pittsburgh Water And Sewer Authority (local government). It impounds the Panther Hollow Run.
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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/26/2021.
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 Pennsylvania dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| River/Stream | Panther Hollow Run |
| Coordinates | 40.43694, -79.94917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PITTSBURGH WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01994 |
| Federal ID | PA01994 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |