Lake Panorama Dam
Lake Panorama Dam is an earth dam located in Guthrie County, Iowa, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Panorama Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Panorama Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Panorama Association (private). It impounds the Middle Raccoon River near Panora.
The dam stands 70 feet tall and stretches 815 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,260 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 440 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/14/2022.
At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Guthrie |
| Nearest City | Panora |
| River/Stream | Middle Raccoon River |
| Coordinates | 41.69570, -94.38270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 815 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,260 acres |
| Drainage Area | 440 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Panorama Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA00415 |
| Federal ID | IA00415 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |