Fiddler Canyon Db #1
Fiddler Canyon Db #1 is an earth dam located in Iron County, Utah, built in 1985. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fiddler Canyon Db #1
The primary purpose of Fiddler Canyon Db #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Nichols Building Llc (private). It impounds the Unknown near Cedar City.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.
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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2023.
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 | Iron |
| Nearest City | Cedar City |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 37.71348, -113.04983 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | NICHOLS BUILDING LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00657 |
| Federal ID | UT00657 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |