Gibson North - Dredge Spoil Containment
Key Takeaway
Gibson North - Dredge Spoil Containment is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 104 ft (taller than 100% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 2,270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03520 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 Gibson North - Dredge Spoil Containment?
Gibson North - Dredge Spoil Containment is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Gibson North - Dredge Spoil Containment?
Gibson North - Dredge Spoil Containment is owned by Lake Panorama Recreation Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gibson North - Dredge Spoil Containment built?
Gibson North - Dredge Spoil Containment was completed in 2006, making it 20 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Gibson North - Dredge Spoil Containment?
Gibson North - Dredge Spoil Containment has a dam height of 104 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 Gibson North - Dredge Spoil Containment last inspected?
Gibson North - Dredge Spoil Containment was last inspected on May 17, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.