On Apr. 8 it was discovered that the Panguitch Lake Dam had sustained damage resulting in transverse cracking on the upper portion of the Dam. The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office shared in a press release that they, in conjunction with local Emergency Management, Panguitch City and West Panguitch Irrigation Company are currently monitoring the conditions. Highway 143 below Panguitch Lake has been closed and there will be limited access to Panguitch Lake as a precaution. According to the release, the damage to the Dam is not severe enough to warrant immediate evacuations. Emergency personnel are stationed at the Dam and will closely monitor the conditions. If conditions worsen, emergency notification will be made through all available resources.