Ivins Red Mountain - 5 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ivins Red Mountain - 5 is a privately owned flood risk reduction structure located in Ivins, Utah.


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Summary

Designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 10.3 feet with a hydraulic height of 9.3 feet. Completed in 1977, it serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a normal storage capacity of 20.2 acre-feet.

Situated in Washington County, Utah, the Ivins Red Mountain - 5 dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area, with a significant hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of August 2019. With a drainage area of 0.04 square miles and a maximum storage capacity of 12.3 acre-feet, this structure is an essential part of the local water resource management system. While it has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and inspected biennially, Ivins Red Mountain - 5 is a key component of the flood control infrastructure in the region. With its strategic location and impressive storage capacity, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the vital role that structures like Ivins Red Mountain - 5 play in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

1215

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

9.3

Drainage Area

0.04

Nid Storage

20.2

Structural Height

10.3

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

10
       
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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.