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ANTELOPE DAM

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Antelope Creek
April 1, 2025


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Antelope Dam, located in Jackson County, Colorado, serves as a vital resource for the management of Antelope Creek and the surrounding ecosystem. Owned and operated by the Fish and Wildlife Service, this earth dam was completed in 1970 with a primary purpose of creating a fish and wildlife pond while also providing flood risk reduction benefits. With a height of 10 feet and a length of 430 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 234 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 22 acres.

The dam's infrastructure includes other controlled outlet gates and a spillway width of 37 feet. While the hazard potential is deemed low, the dam's condition assessment in 2018 was marked as unsatisfactory. Regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity. Antelope Dam's role in supporting wildlife habitat and managing water resources underscores its importance in the region, despite its operational and maintenance challenges.

Efforts to address the dam's condition and improve its functionality have been ongoing, with modifications made in 2004 to enhance its hydraulic and structural components. As a regulated facility under the jurisdiction of the Department of Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service, Antelope Dam plays a crucial role in sustaining the local ecosystem and mitigating flood risks in the area. With its strategic location and purposeful design, the dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts towards water resource management and climate resilience in Colorado.

Years_Modified 2004 - Hydraulic, 2004 - Structural
Year_Completed 1970
Dam_Height 10
River_Or_Stream ANTELOPE CREEK
Dam_Length 430
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 22
Hydraulic_Height 10
Drainage_Area 6.02
Nid_Storage 234
Structural_Height 10
Outlet_Gates Other Controlled
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 10
       



       

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