Authorities are closely monitoring the tilting and cracking dam at Panguitch Lake, implementing safeguards to prevent a potential breach and flooding downstream.
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Sunrise Stories for April 10, 2024. A crack was discovered at a dam on Panguitch Lake, causing an emergency situation in the area and a potential evacuation.
Size: 20 - 30 acres Containment: 0% Cause: human caused (under investigation)
Location: Top of Cooper Knoll, Lat/Long - 37 42.516, -112 36.912
Total Personnel assigned: 72 total personnel assigned, this includes - 2 - 5 person IA Squads, 1 - Type 6 Engine, 2 - Type 4 Engines, 1- Dozer, 1 - Hotshot Crew, 8 - Smokejumpers, 1 - Type 3 helicopter,