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Antelope is a privately-owned dam located in Kremmling, Colorado, with a primary purpose of providing water supply. Built in 1915, it stands at 40 feet tall and stretches 450 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 425 acre-feet. The dam serves various purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, recreation, and water supply, making it a crucial infrastructure for the surrounding area.
Although Antelope Dam has a low hazard potential and is assessed to be in fair condition, it undergoes regular inspections every 6 years to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 14 feet. With a moderate risk assessment rating, Antelope Dam plays a significant role in mitigating potential risks associated with water resource management and climate events in the region.
Antelope Dam on the Antelope Creek-Trout River is a vital component of the water infrastructure in Grand County, Colorado. With its strategic location and functions, the dam contributes to water supply reliability and management, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical structures for the benefit of the community and the environment.
Year_Completed | 1915 |
Dam_Height | 40 |
River_Or_Stream | ANTELOPE CR-TR |
Dam_Length | 450 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 25 |
Hydraulic_Height | 40 |
Drainage_Area | 3 |
Nid_Storage | 425 |
Structural_Height | 40 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 40 |
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