Lake Panorama Dredge Containment dam
Lake Panorama Dredge Containment
Lake Panorama Dredge Containment in Iowa is a private earth dam completed in 2013 with a primary purpose other than flood control. Located in Guthrie County, this dam has a height of 52 feet and a length of 1800 feet, providing a storage capacity of 204 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and significant hazard potential.
The dam's construction was overseen by Shive-Hattery and its location on a tributary to Lake Panorama contributes to its important role in managing water resources in the area. With a surface area of 11.9 acres and a drainage area of 0.07 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in controlling water flow and storage. The spillway width of 15 feet allows for controlled release of water during periods of high flow, reducing the risk of flooding downstream.
Overall, Lake Panorama Dredge Containment serves as a vital infrastructure for water management in the region, providing storage capacity and flood control measures. Its fair condition and regular inspections ensure its continued functionality in protecting the surrounding community from potential hazards. As a key component of the local water resource system, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance between water supply and demand in the area.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Panorama Dredge Containment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Raccoon River At Panora | 243 cfs | → |
| Middle Raccoon River Near Bayard | 261 cfs | → |
| South Raccoon River At Redfield | 692 cfs | → |
| North Raccoon River Near Jefferson | 1,270 cfs | → |
| Raccoon River At Van Meter | 2,970 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Grimes | 643 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Panorama Dredge Containment.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Lake Panorama Dredge Containment in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Panorama Dredge Containment
Where does the data for Lake Panorama Dredge Containment come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Panorama Dredge Containment.