Panther Creek Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hereford Lake Dam Perkinson Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Panther Creek Dam, also known as the Ind-Ky Electric Corp Tailings Pond, is a public utility-owned structure located in Jefferson County, Indiana.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 70 feet and has a length of 1020 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1750 acre-feet. The dam is situated on an unnamed tributary of the Ohio River and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, with regular inspections ensuring its fair condition.
Despite its significant hazard potential, Panther Creek Dam currently holds a fair condition assessment, with a risk assessment rating of High (2). The dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, posing challenges in managing potential flood events. With a drainage area of 0.94 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 456 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Panther Creek Dam an intriguing subject for further study and monitoring to ensure the safety and efficiency of its operations.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1020 |
Dam Height |
70 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OHIO RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.94 |
Nid Storage |
1750 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
70 |
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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 Dam