Panther Lake Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Smithfield |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.56590, -78.69230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Max Discharge | 231 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Samuel H Stephenson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |