Cedar City - Greens Lake No. 4 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cedar City - Greens Lake No.


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Summary

4 is a significant Earth dam located in Iron, Utah, constructed in 1958 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction purposes. This dam is owned and regulated by the local government, with oversight from the Utah Division of Water Rights. The dam has a hydraulic height of 6 feet and a structural height of 11 feet, providing a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 29 acre-feet.

Situated in the beautiful city of Cedar City, Utah, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the area. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in October 2020. With a hazard potential classified as significant, it underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring this dam to ensure its effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community and environment.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the engineering feat of Cedar City - Greens Lake No. 4, designed by the USDA NRCS to safeguard against potential flooding events. With its strategic location and operational oversight by the local government and state regulatory agency, this Earth dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water management in Iron, Utah. As efforts continue to enhance its risk management measures and emergency preparedness, this dam remains a key component in ensuring water security and resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

230

River Or Stream

UNNAMED

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

6

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

88

Structural Height

11

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

11
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.