Georgetown Forebay

Clear Creek County, Colorado (near Georgetown)

River/Stream: South Clear Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
181 ft
Reservoir Storage
810 acre-ft
Year Completed
1902
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
1,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-08-30

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
CO02379
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.69190, -105.69810
Age
124 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.