Tuacahn Wash Upper Detention Basin

Washington County, Utah (near Ivins)

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
460 ft
Reservoir Storage
50 acre-ft
Year Completed
2013
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
433 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-10-27

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
UT53538
State
Utah (UT)
Coordinates
37.18830, -113.65543
Age
13 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.