Georgetown Reservoir Dam dam
Georgetown Reservoir Dam
Georgetown Reservoir Dam, located in Floyd County, Indiana, was completed in 1955 and stands at a height of 42 feet. This earth dam serves as a crucial water resource for the area, providing a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 43 acre-feet. The dam's surface area covers 16 acres and it plays a key role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Despite its importance, the dam has been assessed to be in poor condition, with an undetermined hazard potential. The last inspection in 2000 highlighted the need for maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure the safety and reliability of the structure. As a private-owned dam, it is not regulated by the state and lacks regular inspections, raising concerns among water resource and climate enthusiasts about its resilience in the face of changing weather patterns and increasing water demands.
Efforts to address the dam's condition and implement risk management measures are crucial to safeguarding the surrounding community and water resources. With its strategic location and vital role in water storage and flood control, Georgetown Reservoir Dam presents an opportunity for collaboration between private owners, state agencies, and local stakeholders to ensure a sustainable and resilient water infrastructure for the future.
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 Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Cutoff Near Louisville | 5 cfs | → |
| M Fk Beargrass Cr At Lexington Rd At Louisville | 23 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 3,490 cfs | → |
| Buck Creek Near New Middletown | 17 cfs | → |
| Muddy Fk At Mockingbird Valley Rd At Louisville | 8 cfs | → |
| Pond Creek Near Louisville | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Georgetown Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Ohio River Greenway 100-598, New Albany
- North 27th Street Louisville
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
- Greenwood Road 8203, Louisville
- West Main Street 106, Milltown
- Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Buffalo Trace Co Park
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
- Deam Lake Campground
- South Harrison Co Park
- Clark State Forest
- Horsemen's Campground Non-Electric
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
Track Georgetown Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Georgetown Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Georgetown Reservoir Dam 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 Undetermined 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 Reservoir Dam.