Quail Creek is an earth dam located in Washington County, Utah, built in 1984. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 209 ft209 ft tall and 895 ft long, taller than 99% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against the Statue of Liberty, 305 ft ground to torch; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Quail Creek
The primary purpose of Quail Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Washington County Water Conservancy Dist (local government). It impounds the Quail Creek & Pipeline near Farms.
The dam stands 209 feet tall and stretches 895 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 45,050 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 78 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/24/2023.
At 209 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Utah dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Farms |
| River/Stream | Quail Creek & Pipeline |
| Coordinates | 37.18015, -113.38078 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 209 ft |
| Dam Length | 895 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45,050 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45,050 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40,325 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 78 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 660 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Washington County Water Conservancy Dist |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00514 |
| Federal ID | UT00514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |