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FERC inspection scheduled for Flint Creek/Georgetown dam; county readies crews and documentation

Granite County Board of Commissioners · May 12, 2026
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Summary

FERC regional staff confirmed inspectors will be on-site Monday and all next week for PFMA and IC reviews; the county was asked to submit a Digital Project Archive and to clear vegetation on the left abutment. Great West and HDR teams coordinated logistics, safety gear, and alarm tests in preparation.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regional staff and county project contractors confirmed next week’s inspection schedule for the Georgetown/Flint Creek dam project and outlined preparations the county must complete.

Kareem of FERC’s regional office (speaker 18) confirmed the annual IC inspection and PFMA sessions will begin Monday morning; FERC requested the county upload its Digital Project Archive to aid reviewers. Great West (Justin Everett, speaker 16) and HDR (Jess, speaker 17) reviewed on-site logistics including confined-space procedures, ladders for spillway access, a boat on-site, a blower and gas meters for safe entry, and an alarm test to be coordinated with the sheriff’s office.

FERC staff also reminded the county to manage vegetation on the left abutment (keep below ankle/boot height) to allow inspectors to spot any potential seepage during field inspections. "Keep it no more than ankle high — boot high is fine," Kareem said regarding vegetation height.

Separately, the commissioners approved a DNRC RRGL application for the Granite County Bunker Dam Improvements project (Flint Creek): Justin said the project cost is $155,000, the DNRC grant is $125,000, and the county had discussed a $30,000 match. Commissioners authorized signatures on the application.

Next steps: County staff will ensure the Digital Project Archive is e-filed to FERC, coordinate the alarm test timing with the sheriff’s office, and have the necessary ladders and boat in place for Monday morning’s inspection.

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