New Panguitch Lake dam completed after cracks raised safety concerns

What happened

A new dam has been completed at Panguitch Lake after cracks in the old dam raised safety concerns and prompted evacuations in 2024. The project involved stabilizing the existing dam, securing emergency funding, and constructing a new dam in a natural canyon.

Timeline

1. Oct 6, 7:00 PM KSL News (YouTube) New Panguitch Lake dam completed after cracks raised safety concerns
2. Oct 7, 1:56 AM KSL New Panguitch Lake Dam in place after 2024 emergency

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