Georgetown Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Georgetown Reservoir Dam, located in Floyd County, Indiana, was completed in 1955 and stands at a height of 42 feet.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

42

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

38

Drainage Area

0.74

Nid Storage

160

Structural Height

42

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

42
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.