Panguitch Lake
Panguitch Lake is an other dam located in Garfield County, Utah, built in 1872. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Panguitch Lake
The primary purpose of Panguitch Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by West Panguitch Irrigation & Reservoir (private). It impounds the Panguitch Creek near Panguitch.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 23,550 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 45 square miles. Completed in 1872, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/31/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Utah dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Panguitch |
| River/Stream | Panguitch Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.72682, -112.62744 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1872 (154 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23,550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23,550 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 45 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WEST PANGUITCH IRRIGATION & RESERVOIR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00238 |
| Federal ID | UT00238 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |