Cipco Silt Dam
Cipco Silt Dam is an earth dam located in Guthrie County, Iowa, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cipco Silt Dam
Cipco Silt Dam is a dam in Guthrie, Iowa. The dam is owned by Lake Panorama Association (private). It impounds the Tr- Middle Raccoon R. near Lake Panorama.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 6,400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
At 51 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 | Tr- Middle Raccoon R. |
| Coordinates | 41.74220, -94.44320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lake Panorama Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02262 |
| Federal ID | IA02262 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |