Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2
Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2 is an earth dam located in Iron County, Utah, built in 2000. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2
The primary purpose of Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2 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 Cedar City Corporation (private).
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2023.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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 |
| Coordinates | 37.71804, -113.03471 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CEDAR CITY CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00830 |
| Federal ID | UT00830 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |