Georgetown Dam
Georgetown Dam is a gravity dam located in Vermilion County, Illinois, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Georgetown Dam
The primary purpose of Georgetown Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Georgetown (local government). It impounds the Little Vermillion River near Georgetown.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 272 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Vermilion |
| Nearest City | Georgetown |
| River/Stream | Little Vermillion River |
| Coordinates | 39.95875, -87.64491 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 272 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF GEORGETOWN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00817 |
| Federal ID | IL00817 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |