Panther Creek (Schoharie Creek tributary) explained

Panther Creek
Name Native:[1]
Name Other:Panther Kil
Pushpin Map:New York Adirondack Park#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of mouth within New York
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:United States
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:New York
Subdivision Type3:Region
Subdivision Name3:Catskill Mountains
Subdivision Type4:County
Subdivision Name4:Schoharie
Source1:Rossman Pond
Source1 Location:Schoharie County, New York
Source1 Coordinates:42.5945°N -74.5285°W
Mouth:Schoharie Creek
Mouth Location:Breakabeen
Mouth Coordinates:42.549°N -74.4065°W
Mouth Elevation:682feet
Progression:Panther Creek → Schoharie Creek → Mohawk RiverHudson RiverUpper New York Bay
Basin Size:27.2sqmi
Tributaries Left:House Creek
Waterfalls:Boucks Falls

Panther Creek is a river in Schoharie County in the state of New York. It flows into the Schoharie Creek by Breakabeen.

History

In the 1700s and earlier, a main indian trail began in Middleburgh and followed the Schoharie Creek upstream to Panther Creek. It then followed Panther to its source and continued on over the ridge to Summit Lake. The trail then followed Charlotte Creek from the lake and ended at the Susquehanna River.

Hydrology

Water quality

In 2005, a biological assessment of the creek was performed in Breakabeen by State Route 30. Results of the tests showed non-impacted conditions, which are consistent with a previous test conducted in 2000 at this site. DEC rates the water quality of the stream as Class C, suitable for fishing and non-contact human recreation. The agency also adds a "(TS)", indicating that the stream's waters are ideal for trout spawning.[2]

Flood control

The bridge over the creek on West Fulton Road (County Route 4) is prone to debris jams and overflowing during flood events. This is due to the undersized span and the height above the creek. There is a low spot on West Fulton Road slightly east of the bridge, that during a 25-year and higher flood, would overtop the right bank of the creek and flow over the low spot in the road.

Notes and References

  1. Book: O'Brien . Michael Joseph . Timothy Murphy, Hero of the American Revolution . 1941 . Eire Publishing . 103 . en.
  2. Web site: Schoharie/Panther Creek Watershed - DEC. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. February 1, 2010. May 9, 2020.