Ivins Red Mountain - 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ivins Red Mountain - 3 is a privately owned dam located in Ivins, Utah, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights.


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Summary

Completed in 1977, this Earth dam stands at a height of 15.7 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14.2 feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 23.5 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.08 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Despite its significant hazard potential, Ivins Red Mountain - 3 has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of August 2019. Regular inspections are conducted every two years, with the last inspection taking place in October 2019. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 14.6 acre-feet and is situated in a strategic location to mitigate flood risks in the area. Owned by a private entity, this structure underscores the collaborative efforts between government agencies and private stakeholders in ensuring water resource management and climate resilience in Utah.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

850

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

14.2

Drainage Area

0.08

Nid Storage

23.5

Structural Height

15.7

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

16
       
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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.