Hurricane Canal, Irrigation canal in Hurricane, Utah, United States.
The Hurricane Canal extends 7.5 miles along the Virgin River Canyon, featuring twelve tunnels and six metal flumes through the desert landscape.
Local settlers constructed this hand-excavated canal from 1891 to 1904, transforming 2,000 acres of desert into agricultural land for the Hurricane community.
The National Register of Historic Places recognized this canal in 1977 as a testament to the agricultural heritage of Washington County.
The canal system includes retaining walls, control gates, and spillways that were essential for managing water flow from the Virgin River.
Ten abandoned drinking water cisterns remain alongside the canal path, while eleven of the original twelve tunnels remain accessible to visitors.
Location: Washington County
GPS coordinates: 37.18460,-113.27800
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:26
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