Upper Zoo Dam
North Carolina — Randolph County — Panther Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| River | Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.62660, -79.76410 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | March 17, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1992 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | NC Zoological Authority |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.