Quail Creek Diversion
Quail Creek Diversion is a gravity dam located in Washington County, Utah, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Quail Creek Diversion
The primary purpose of Quail Creek Diversion 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 Virgin River near Farms.
The dam stands 73 feet tall and stretches 95 feet across, has a storage capacity of 295 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 999 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2020.
At 73 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Farms |
| River/Stream | Virgin River |
| Coordinates | 37.20115, -113.23417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Length | 95 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 999 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY DIST |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00515 |
| Federal ID | UT00515 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |