Ivins Red Mountain - 6 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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
       
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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.