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Commission approves HDR scope of work for Georgetown Lake dam assessment
Summary
The county approved a contract scope of work with HDR (consultant) for a Level 2 risk analysis and reservoir assessment related to Georgetown Lake and dam operations.
Granite County commissioners approved on July 29 a scope of work and agreement with HDR (listed in the meeting as the consultant for a reservoir/dam assessment) to perform a comprehensive assessment, failure‑mode analysis and related studies for Georgetown Lake and its dam.
What was approved: According to staff and the consultant’s representative, the scope covers field inspections, a level‑2 risk analysis, a potential failure‑mode analysis and a final technical report. Most field work is planned for the winter-to-spring window; substantial tasks were described as occurring from the current fiscal year through next spring.
Why it matters: County staff and residents identified the HDR study as important to long-term reservoir operations, safety and compliance with licensing requirements. Several speakers said the report will help the commission and stakeholders understand risk, permitting constraints and flood/operational trade-offs.
Vote and outcome: The commission voted to approve the consultant scope and the contract; a motion to approve passed and staff were authorized to finalize the agreement.
Next steps: The consultant and county staff will finalize the contract and schedule field inspections (staff indicated field inspections would be scheduled in a May timeframe for on-site work), then deliver the draft and final reports per the contract timeline.
