This project will consist basically of two phases. In Phase I, a collection system will be constructed to replace the current open ditches on Leap Creek, South Ash Creek and Wet Sandy Creek. Water will be carried from the existing points of diversion and the existing Ash creek Reservoir to the proposed Sandstone Mountain Reseroivr southeast of Anderson Junction.
At this time, a specific site has not yet been identified for this reservoir, although several are under consideration. Phase II will consist of the construction of a pipeline from the proposed reservoir to Toquerville, La Verkin and Hurricane. Storage from the reservoir would provide secondary water for outdoor watering usage in the communities of Toquerville and La Verkin, thereby conserving the high quality Toquerville Spring water for culinary use. Irrigation water for Pintura and Anderson Junction would be provided directly from the pipeline to the proposed reservoir.
The pipeline would drop 814 feet creating the potential for hydropower development. The annual yield of this project is estimated to be 6,000 AF. The planned reservoir would have an active storage capacity of 3,000 AF. If there is more water delivered during the non-use periods than Sandstone Mountain Reservoir’s capacity, the water can be piped to between the District, the affected irrigation companies and cities, and the State Division of Water Resources.