Gibson South - Dredge Spoil Disposal
Gibson South - Dredge Spoil Disposal is an earth dam located in Guthrie County, Iowa, built in 1999. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gibson South - Dredge Spoil Disposal
Gibson South - Dredge Spoil Disposal is a dam in Guthrie, Iowa. The dam is owned by Lake Panorama Association (private). It impounds the Tr- Middle Raccoon River near Panora.
The dam stands 95 feet tall and stretches 1,170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 848 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 06/13/2023.
At 95 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Guthrie |
| Nearest City | Panora |
| River/Stream | Tr- Middle Raccoon River |
| Coordinates | 41.72790, -94.43530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 848 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 848 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 612 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lake Panorama Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03543 |
| Federal ID | IA03543 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |