Panther Creek Reservoir Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Panther Creek Reservoir, located in White County, Arkansas, is a privately owned rockfill dam completed in 1990 primarily used for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
With a dam height of 57 feet and a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet, the reservoir covers a surface area of 16 acres and has a drainage area of 0.3 square miles. The reservoir is situated on Panther Creek and is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Although Panther Creek Reservoir has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the reservoir has not been assessed for its emergency action plan preparedness or risk management measures. The last inspection date was in 2014, and with no designated emergency contacts or inundation maps prepared, there may be room for improvement in emergency preparedness. Despite these potential areas of concern, the reservoir continues to serve its primary purpose of irrigation for the surrounding area, providing water resources for agricultural needs in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Panther Creek Reservoir to be an interesting case study in private dam ownership and water management practices in Arkansas.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
57 |
River Or Stream |
PANTHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
280 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
57 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Red River Near Dewey
|
1340cfs |
White River Near Augusta
|
10600cfs |
White River At Georgetown
|
10300cfs |
Cadron Creek Near Guy
|
4cfs |
Middle Fork Of Little Red River At Shirley
|
76cfs |
White River At Batesville
|
43800cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Panther Creek Reservoir