Panther Lake dam
Panther Lake
Panther Lake, located in Hamblen, Tennessee, is a privately owned reservoir that serves as a vital water resource for the region. Built in 1974, this earth dam structure spans 250 feet in length and has a hydraulic height of 16.2 feet. With a storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, the lake covers a surface area of 4.6 acres and has a drainage area of 4.14 square miles, making it a significant water source for the surrounding community.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Panther Lake is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety regulations. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition, with a moderate risk level of 3. While the spillway type is listed as uncontrolled, the lake's emergency action plan status, risk assessment details, and risk management measures are not specified in the available data.
Overall, Panther Lake stands as a key feature in the local water infrastructure, providing essential storage and recreational opportunities for residents in the area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the balance of risk management and regulatory oversight that ensures the safety and sustainability of this important reservoir in Tennessee.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Panther Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nolichucky River Near Lowland | 635 cfs | → |
| Clinch River Above Tazewell | 473 cfs | → |
| French Broad River Near Newport | 651 cfs | → |
| Pigeon River At Newport | 259 cfs | → |
| Crockett Creek Below Rogersville | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Pigeon River At Sevierville | 149 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Panther Lake.
Boat launches
- Panther Creek Road 5820-6208, Morristown
- Kidwell Ridge Road 1464-1510, Morristown
- Grainger County Park Boat Launch
- Twin Church Road 419, Bean Station
- Twin Church Road 499, Grainger County
- Tva Dam Road, Jefferson City
Campgrounds
- Panther Creek State Park
- May Springs
- Cherokee Dam
- Cherokee Lake County Park
- Dandridge Municipal Park - Douglas Reservoir
- Douglas Dam Headwater
Fishing spots
Track Panther Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Panther Lake
Where does the data for Panther Lake come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Panther Lake.