Upper Zoo Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| River/Stream | Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.62660, -79.76410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 410 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NC Zoological Authority |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |