Huge Crack in Dam Forces Officials to Release Water
Permanent repairs won't be possible until spring runoff ends.
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Permanent repairs won't be possible until spring runoff ends.
The 60-foot crack was discovered on Monday.
On Tuesday night, the damage at the Panguitch Lake Dam was declared to be a "Level 2 Emergency Situation." Here's what you should know about Utah's dams, including how to prepare for dam failure and why we have dams in the first place.
On Tuesday night, the damage at the Panguitch Lake Dam was declared to be a "Level 2 Emergency Situation." Here's what you should know about Utah's dams, including how to prepare for dam failure and why we have dams in the first place.
Evacuations are not in place yet, but the situation in southwest Utah could change rapidly as flash flood warnings are issued.