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ST. GEORGE — It's been 20 years since the Sand Hollow Reservoir was built. And as a way to celebrate that anniversary, county water officials are inviting the public to share their favorite photos of the reservoir to social media with the hashtag #Sandhollow20.
"The (Washington County Water Conservancy District) would like to invite residents of the county and users of the reservoir to participate in the social media campaign," said Brie Thompson, water district associate general manager over field operations.
Sand Hollow Reservoir was completed in March 2002 and became a 20,000-acre-sized state park the following year. Similar to Quail Creek, Sand Hollow has been credited with helping support the growth and economy of the area.
"We'd like to remind residents of the importance of Sand Hollow Reservoir," Thompson said. "A lot of people love to recreate on the reservoir, but its primary purpose is as a drinking water storage reservoir. It is a vital (resource) to provide water supply to residents and the many visitors to Washington County."
Sand Hollow is credited with helping support the county population, which has grown 80% over the last two decades. In addition to providing drinking water, it has also pumped millions of dollars into the county and state economies.
