Georgetown

Clear Creek County, Colorado (near LAWSON)

River/Stream: SOUTH CLEAR CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
38 ft
Dam Length
400 ft
Reservoir Storage
922 acre-ft
Year Completed
1973
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
11,557 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-08-18

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00195
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.73333, -105.68911
Age
53 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.