Lower Zoo Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| River/Stream | Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.61830, -79.75280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NC Zoological Authority |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |