Tuacahn Wash Lower Detention Basin

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateUtah
CountyWashington
Nearest CitySANTA CLARA
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIB. TO SANTA CLARA
Coordinates37.13100, -113.63778

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1919 (107 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage145 acre-ft
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge32 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSANTA CLARA CITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/23/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDUT00443
Federal IDUT00443
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

St. George City - City Creek D.b. 2.9 mi High Ivins Red Mountain - 6 3.7 mi High Ivins Red Mountain - 5 3.8 mi High Ivins Red Mountain - 4 4.0 mi High Tuacahn Wash Upper Detention Basin 4.1 mi Significant Ivins Red Mountain - 3 4.1 mi High Ivins Red Mountain - 2 4.3 mi High Ivins Red Mountain - 1 4.6 mi High Ivins Bench 5.3 mi High St. George City - Navajo D.b. 5.4 mi High