Ivins Red Mountain - 4 dam
Ivins Red Mountain - 4
Ivins Red Mountain - 4 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, the primary purpose of this earth dam is flood risk reduction, standing at a hydraulic height of 18.2 feet and a structural height of 19.2 feet. With a storage capacity of 24.1 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.07 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its significant hazard potential, the condition assessment of Ivins Red Mountain - 4 is satisfactory, with the last inspection conducted in October 2019. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unreported, but its operation and maintenance are under the responsibility of the owner. Situated in the beautiful landscape of Washington County, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control and water management, reflecting the intersection of human engineering and natural resources in the face of climate change challenges.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Ivins Red Mountain - 4 provides valuable insight into the infrastructure that supports water management in Utah. With a history dating back to the late 1970s, this dam remains a critical asset for flood risk reduction in the region. Understanding its design, purpose, and regulatory oversight sheds light on the complex interplay between human intervention and natural processes, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of a changing climate.
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 - 4 -- 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 | 31 cfs | → |
| Virgin River Near St. George | 33 cfs | → |
| Santa Clara River Abv Baker Res Nr Central | 16 cfs | → |
| Virgin River Near Hurricane | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ivins Red Mountain - 4.
Track Ivins Red Mountain - 4 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 - 4
Where does the data for Ivins Red Mountain - 4 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 Significant 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 - 4.