Panguitch Lake dam
Panguitch Lake
Panguitch Lake, located in Garfield County, Utah, is a private water resource managed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. Built in 1872 for irrigation purposes, the dam on Panguitch Lake stands at 28 feet high with a hydraulic height of 24 feet. The reservoir has a maximum storage capacity of 23,550 acre-feet and is situated along the Panguitch Creek.
With a drainage area of 45.7 square miles, Panguitch Lake is a vital water source for the surrounding area. The dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, but it has a high hazard potential. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction, regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Utah Division of Water Rights. The last inspection was conducted in July 2020, with a regular inspection frequency of 1 year.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the historical significance and ecological importance of Panguitch Lake. As a key irrigation facility in the region, the lake supports agricultural activities and provides water for the local community. The dam's design and construction by the USDA NRCS reflect a commitment to sustainable water management practices. With its high hazard potential, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam and reservoir.
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 Panguitch Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Creek Abv West Hatch Ditch | 40 cfs | → |
| Sevier River At Hatch | 84 cfs | → |
| Coal Creek Near Cedar City | 28 cfs | → |
| East Fork Virgin River Near Glendale | 5 cfs | → |
| Beaver River At Adamsville | 1 cfs | → |
| Beaver River Near Beaver | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Panguitch Lake.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Panguitch Lake North Campground
- Panguitch Lake
- Panguitch Lake South Campground
- White Bridge
- White Bridge Campground
- Mammoth Designated Dispersed Camping Area
Fishing spots
- Panguitch Lake
- Navajo Lake
- Anderson Meadow Rec Site
- Long Willow Bottom
- Round Willow Bottom
- Dougherty Basin
Paddle runs
Track Panguitch Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Panguitch Lake
Where does the data for Panguitch Lake 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 High 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 Panguitch Lake.