Things to see - The Washington Fields Dam

Because the Washington Fields Dam is built on a natural rock foundation with a natural rock spillway, it has served well for over a hundred years since its completion in the early1890’s. For over 30 years prior to its construction, the pioneers fought a losing battle with the Virgin River. Many dams were constructed downstream, only to wash out and cause crops to wilt. Rebuilding these dams was very, very discouraging and expensive.