Ivins Red Mountain - 1 dam
Ivins Red Mountain - 1
Ivins Red Mountain - 1 is a privately owned dam located in Ivins, Utah, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. Completed in 1977, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a hydraulic height of 20.4 feet and a structural height of 22.4 feet. The dam has a NID storage capacity of 29.1 acre-feet, providing vital protection to the surrounding area.
With a high hazard potential, Ivins Red Mountain - 1 has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, with the last inspection conducted in October 2019. The dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region, with a drainage area of 0.13 square miles. As a key component of water resource management in Washington County, Utah, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of infrastructure in addressing climate-related challenges.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the details of Ivins Red Mountain - 1 sheds light on the critical role that dams play in safeguarding communities from natural disasters. With its solid construction and satisfactory condition, this dam exemplifies the careful planning and regulation needed to address the impacts of climate change on water resources. The ongoing monitoring and maintenance of Ivins Red Mountain - 1 ensure that it continues to fulfill its vital function in protecting lives and properties from flooding events in the region.
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 Ivins Red Mountain - 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Riv Blw Winsor Dam | 1 cfs | → |
| Santa Clara River At St. George | 3 cfs | → |
| Virgin River Near Bloomington | 39 cfs | → |
| Virgin River Near St. George | 39 cfs | → |
| Santa Clara River Abv Baker Res Nr Central | 16 cfs | → |
| Virgin River Near Hurricane | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ivins Red Mountain - 1.
Track Ivins Red Mountain - 1 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 Ivins Red Mountain - 1
Where does the data for Ivins Red Mountain - 1 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 Ivins Red Mountain - 1.