Georgetown Cntrl
Georgetown Cntrl is an earth dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Georgetown Cntrl
Georgetown Cntrl is a dam in El Dorado, California. The dam is owned by Georgetown Divide Public Utility District (public utility). It impounds the Canyon Creek.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/2025.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| River/Stream | Canyon Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.92320, -120.77510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Georgetown Divide Public Utility District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00606 |
| Federal ID | CA00606 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |