Panther Lake Dam
Panther Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hamblen County, Tennessee, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Panther Lake Dam
Panther Lake Dam is a dam in Hamblen, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Panther Lake P.o.a. (private). It impounds the Panther Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 05/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamblen |
| River/Stream | Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.19306, -83.39139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Panther Lake P.O.A. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06301 |
| Federal ID | TN06301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |