Georgetown Plant Upper Supply Pond Dam

Georgetown Plant Upper Supply Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Ohio, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Georgetown Plant Upper Supply Pond Dam

The primary purpose of Georgetown Plant Upper Supply Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert Shugert. It impounds the Tributary To Sally Buffalo Creek near Hagan Addition.

The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 265 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyHarrison
Nearest CityHagan Addition
River/StreamTributary To Sally Buffalo Creek
Coordinates40.22556, -80.99500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage265 acre-ft
Max Storage265 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge60 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerRobert Shugert
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH00134
Federal IDOH00134
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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