Georgetown Upground Reservoir
Georgetown Upground Reservoir is an earth dam located in Brown County, Ohio, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Georgetown Upground Reservoir
The primary purpose of Georgetown Upground Reservoir is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kjc Property Investments, Llc (private). It impounds the White Oak Creek - Offstream near Higginsport.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 2,300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | Higginsport |
| River/Stream | White Oak Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 38.86222, -83.92167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KJC Property Investments, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00161 |
| Federal ID | OH00161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |