Georgetown Reservoir Dam
Georgetown Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Floyd County, Indiana, built in 1955. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Georgetown Reservoir Dam
Georgetown Reservoir Dam is a dam in Floyd, Indiana. The dam is owned by Gary And Ruth Gilmore (private).
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 07/19/2000. That was over 25 years ago.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Floyd |
| Coordinates | 38.29379, -85.95573 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,140 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Gary and Ruth Gilmore |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2000 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00023 |
| Federal ID | IN00023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |