Windspeed
Humidity
Ivins Red Mountain - 6 is a privately-owned dam located in Ivins, Washington County, Utah, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. Built in 1977 for flood risk reduction, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 18.3 feet with a hydraulic height of 17.3 feet. With a storage capacity of 157.8 acre-feet, it serves the primary purpose of mitigating flood risks in the area.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of August 2019, Ivins Red Mountain - 6 poses a high hazard potential due to its location and purpose. The dam has a drainage area of 0.58 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 91.4 acre-feet. It is inspected every two years, with the last inspection conducted in October 2019. Although no significant modifications or risk management measures have been reported, the dam continues to play a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Situated within the Los Angeles District, Ivins Red Mountain - 6 remains an essential infrastructure for flood control in the region. With its strategic location and storage capacity, this dam exemplifies the importance of effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, function, and regulatory oversight of structures like Ivins Red Mountain - 6 is key to safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year_Completed | 1977 |
Dam_Length | 4950 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Hydraulic_Height | 17.3 |
Drainage_Area | 0.58 |
Nid_Storage | 157.8 |
Structural_Height | 18.3 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Nid_Height | 18 |