Utah News spotted this story published October 20, 2026 at The Insider. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.
This event marked the completion of a $5 million state-funded reconstruction project that replaced the failing original Panguitch Lake Dam that was over 100-years-old. The ceremony featured prayers, multiple speeches, and acknowledgments of the collaborative efforts among the West Panguitch Irrigation Company, Garfield County, and the Utah State government.