Gilchrist Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyVan Buren
Nearest CityMt. Sterling
River/StreamTr- Fox River
Coordinates40.71610, -92.16120

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length470 ft
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage82 acre-ft
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeGrade Stabilization
OwnerTim Gilchrist
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA03460
Federal IDIA03460
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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