Panguitch News. More than a year after a large crack was found in the Panguit
More than a year after a large crack was found in the Panguitch Dam, sparking concerns of dam failure and potential flooding, the dam will undergo PANGUITCH, Garfield County — A flash flood watch has been issued for a few southern Utah communities near Panguitch Lake over the "potential failure" of the reservoir's dam, according to the National Weather Service. After a crack was found in the Panguitch Lake dam, officials held a Town Hall — answering questions and discussing topics like mitigation The president of the company that owns the Panguitch Lake Dam said ice caused cracking in the dam, damage that was discovered on Monday. | Rio Giancarlo, Apr 9, 2024 Water runs through a crack in the upper portion of the dam at Panguitch Lake, Utah, April 8, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Garfield County Panguitch runners compete in the 1A state championship cross-country meet at Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Oct. CEDAR CITY — Garfield County officials are monitoring a leak in the upper part of Panguitch Lake dam and have closed state Route 143 between Once threatening residents of southeast Utah, the water levels at Panguitch Dam are greatly encouraged by their progress. 7 million. The evacuation notice issued for the residents of Panguitch City due to potential risks brought on by a crack in the lake's dam was lifted Friday Be prepared with the most accurate 10-day forecast for Panguitch, Utah 84759 with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from The Weather Channel and Weather. "Flash flooding caused by a potential dam failure is possible at the Some people in Garfield County are on standby to evacuate this morning because of growing concerns about a crack in the Panguitch Lake Dam. Officials have shut down a road and limited access to Panguitch Lake as upper portions of the dam began to noticeably Utah engineers say there are indications that the damage found at the Panguitch Lake dam on Monday may not be as severe as initially feared. City officials announced Friday the evacuation notice for Panguitch and surrounding areas has been lifted, as dam mitigation efforts have been Panguitch plays Rich in the girls 1A volleyball state championship game at UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, Oct. GARFIELD COUNTY, Utah — Taking a look at the map included in Garfield The Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally is held the last full weekend in June, followed by a truck show, fiddlers festival, Pioneer Day celebration and rodeo, ATV rally, Construction on a new dam for Panguitch Lake is moving forward more than a year after a safety scare prompted evacuation notices for several Repairs are underway at the Panguitch Lake Dam in southwestern Utah after a 60-foot crack was discovered on Monday and announced to the According to a joint news release issued by Garfield County, Panguitch City and Utah Department of Public Safety, the City officials announced Friday the evacuation notice for Panguitch and surrounding areas has been lifted, as dam mitigation efforts have been Construction on the new dam at Panguitch Lake is expected to begin in late summer or early fall of 2025 with an anticipated price tag of $3. The fun begins with a A crack found in the Panguitch Lake Dam has led to officials limiting access to one Utah highway and Panguitch Lake. LEHI / PANGUITCH - Van Mark Barney, age 64, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 24, 2025, after experiencing heart failure. com PANGUITCH — Officials on Wednesday released updated information regarding the status of the Panguitch Lake dam. PANGUITCH, Utah (KUTV) — The evacuation notice issued for the residents of Panguitch City due to potential risks brought on by a crack in the The Garfield County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday warned that the Panguitch Lake Dam could fail, following the discovery of cracking on the dam Community News Summer Watering Schedule Panguitch City Summer Events and Activities There are events all summer long in Panguitch. Panguitch won the girls team category. . 28, 2025. 25, 2025. While the update is good news for the approximately 1,700 people living in the Panguitch area, officials say there still is a risk of dam failure and Stay updated with the latest Panguitch, UT local news, trending, crime map, sports, celebrity updates, stock market trends, and more.