Panther Lake Dam

Wake County, North Carolina (near Smithfield)

River/Stream: Black Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
250 ft
Reservoir Storage
253 acre-ft
Year Completed
1920
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
231 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-01-08

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00876
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.56590, -78.69230
Age
106 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.