Georgetown Cntrl dam
Georgetown Cntrl
Georgetown Cntrl, located in El Dorado County, California, is a crucial water resource infrastructure managed by a public utility. This earth dam, completed in 1956, serves multiple purposes including hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and water supply. With a height of 38 feet and a hydraulic height of 34.3 feet, this dam on Canyon Creek has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Georgetown Cntrl is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources for safety compliance. The dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in December 2020, resulting in a satisfactory condition assessment. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam is deemed to be in good condition, meeting regulatory guidelines and ensuring effective risk management measures are in place.
With its strategic location and role in supporting various water-related activities, Georgetown Cntrl plays a vital role in the water resource management of the region. As a key component in the water infrastructure system, this dam underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Georgetown Cntrl -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot C Bl Mutton Canyon Nr Georgetown Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Pilot C Ab Stumpy Meadows Res Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca | 732 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Cameron Park Ca | 8 cfs | → |
| Dry C A Vernon St Bridge A Roseville Ca | 159 cfs | → |
| American R A Fair Oaks Ca | 3,630 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Georgetown Cntrl.
Boat launches
- Oxbow Raft Put-In Site
- Rock Creek Road El Dorado County
- Poho Ridge El Dorado County
- River Trail El Dorado County
- Forebay Road El Dorado County
- Iowa Hill Road Placer County
Campgrounds
- Dru Barner
- Dru Barner Campground
- Georgetown Airport Campground
- Finnon Lake
- Rucky A Chucky - Auburn State Rec Area
- Ponderosa Cove
Fishing spots
- Stumpy Meadows Lake
- Lake Clementine
- Lake Combie
- Pg&E Rock Creek Lake Fishing Access
- Lake Of The Pines
- Lake Rollins
Track Georgetown Cntrl in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Georgetown Cntrl
Where does the data for Georgetown Cntrl come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Georgetown Cntrl.