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

Panther Creek Panther Kil[1]
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Native name	Kehanagwara[2]
Location
Country	United States
State	New York
Region	Catskill Mountains
County	Schoharie
Physical characteristics
Source	Rossman Pond
• location	Schoharie County, New York
• coordinates	42°35′40″N 74°31′43″W[1]
Mouth	Schoharie Creek
• location	Breakabeen
• coordinates	42°32′56″N 74°24′24″W[1]
• elevation	682 ft (208 m)[1]
Basin size	27.2 sq mi (70 km2)
Basin features
Progression	Panther Creek → Schoharie Creek → Mohawk River → Hudson River → Upper New York Bay
Tributaries
• left	House Creek
Waterfalls	Boucks Falls

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.[3]

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.

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