Georgetown Plant Freshwater Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Georgetown Plant Freshwater Dam in Ohio, owned privately by the Hanna Coal Company, stands as a vital water supply structure completed in 1949.
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Summary
Nestled in Harrison County, the dam serves its primary purpose of providing water to the surrounding area, with a storage capacity of 4223 acre-feet. The dam, standing at a height of 72.5 feet and a length of 800 feet, regulates the flow of a tributary to Sally Buffalo Creek, ensuring a steady water supply for the region.
Maintained by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the Georgetown Plant Freshwater Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. With a high hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its current condition. The last inspection was conducted in 1983, highlighting the need for updated assessments and risk management measures to ensure the safety and reliability of this critical water resource infrastructure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the Georgetown Plant Freshwater Dam an intriguing example of how human ingenuity and engineering are harnessed to secure essential water supplies for communities in Ohio.
Year Completed |
1949 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
72.5 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO SALLY BUFFALO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
100 |
Drainage Area |
4.11 |
Nid Storage |
4223 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
73 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Georgetown Plant Freshwater Dam