Scott Basin Dam
Scott Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Guthrie County, Iowa, built in 2013. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Scott Basin Dam
Scott Basin Dam is a dam in Guthrie, Iowa. The dam is owned by Lake Panorama Association (private). It impounds the Trib To Lake Panorama (raccon River) near Lake Panorama.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2013, the structure is relatively new.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2023.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Guthrie |
| Nearest City | Lake Panorama |
| River/Stream | Trib To Lake Panorama (raccon River) |
| Coordinates | 41.73540, -94.40170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lake Panorama Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04176 |
| Federal ID | IA04176 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |