Cipco Silt Dam
Key Takeaway
Cipco Silt Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 51 ft (taller than 96% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 6,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2000 |
| NID ID | IA02262 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Lake Panorama Recreation Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cipco Silt Dam?
Cipco Silt Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cipco Silt Dam?
Cipco Silt Dam is owned by Lake Panorama Recreation Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cipco Silt Dam built?
Cipco Silt Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cipco Silt Dam?
Cipco Silt Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cipco Silt Dam?
Cipco Silt Dam has a dam height of 51 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Cipco Silt Dam last inspected?
Cipco Silt Dam was last inspected on June 27, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.