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Stillwater, located in Franktown, Colorado, is a privately owned dam on Antelope Creek with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1999 by Woodward Clyde, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and stretches 1100 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 326 acre-feet and serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities. The dam boasts a spillway width of 8 feet and a low hazard potential, with a fair condition assessment as of 2013.
Despite its modest size and purpose, Stillwater plays a key role in the local water resource management, offering a surface area of 22 acres for recreational use and a drainage area of 1 square mile. With a maximum discharge capacity of 105 cubic feet per second, the dam provides a valuable water source for the surrounding community while also enhancing the natural landscape. The dam's inspection frequency of 6 years ensures regular maintenance and upkeep to uphold its structural integrity and safeguard against potential risks, contributing to the overall sustainability and resilience of the region's water infrastructure.
Year_Completed | 1999 |
Dam_Height | 27 |
River_Or_Stream | ANTELOPE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1100 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 22 |
Hydraulic_Height | 27 |
Drainage_Area | 1 |
Nid_Storage | 326 |
Structural_Height | 27 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Rock, Soil |
Nid_Height | 27 |