Panorama Silt Dam Site 2
Key Takeaway
Panorama Silt Dam Site 2 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 70.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02431 |
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 Panorama Silt Dam Site 2?
Panorama Silt Dam Site 2 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 Panorama Silt Dam Site 2?
Panorama Silt Dam Site 2 is owned by Lake Panorama Recreation Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Panorama Silt Dam Site 2 built?
Panorama Silt Dam Site 2 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Panorama Silt Dam Site 2?
Panorama Silt Dam Site 2 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 Panorama Silt Dam Site 2?
Panorama Silt Dam Site 2 has a dam height of 35 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.