Georgetown Forebay
Georgetown Forebay is a rockfill dam located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, built in 1902. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Georgetown Forebay
The primary purpose of Georgetown Forebay is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Public Service Company Of Colorado (public utility). It impounds the South Clear Creek near Georgetown.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 181 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a storage capacity of 810 acre-feet. Completed in 1902, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Clear Creek |
| Nearest City | Georgetown |
| River/Stream | South Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.69190, -105.69810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 181 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 810 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 810 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Public Service Company of Colorado |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02379 |
| Federal ID | CO02379 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |