Quail Creek State Park, State park in Washington County, US
Quail Creek State Park is a reservoir in Washington County, Utah, featuring a 600-acre body of water with depths reaching 120 feet. The site provides year-round opportunities for swimming, boating, and fishing.
The park was established in 1986 with construction of two dams to create the reservoir for irrigation and water supply. An original dam failed in 1989 but was later replaced with a more durable structure.
The reservoir draws people who want to fish or boat, and they come looking for trout and bass among other species. It serves as a gathering spot where locals and visitors spend time together on the water.
The park has 26 camping sites with power and water hookups, plus boat ramps and cleaning stations for watercraft. Visitors should plan to come during drier months when water levels remain more stable.
The south dam was built using roller-compacted concrete, a construction method that proved more durable than earlier approaches. This technique made the structure stronger and longer-lasting.
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