Gilchrist Dam
Gilchrist Dam is an earth dam located in Van Buren County, Iowa, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gilchrist Dam
The primary purpose of Gilchrist Dam is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Tim Gilchrist (private). It impounds the Tr- Fox River near Mt. Sterling.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Van Buren |
| Nearest City | Mt. Sterling |
| River/Stream | Tr- Fox River |
| Coordinates | 40.71610, -92.16120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | Tim Gilchrist |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03460 |
| Federal ID | IA03460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |