Antelope Dam

ANTELOPE CREEK· Jackson, Colorado· Built 1970· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Flood Risk Reduction Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Antelope Dam is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 4.4% in CO)
Dam Length430 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage234 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge169 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDCO02585

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 12, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Antelope Dam?

Antelope Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Antelope Dam?

Antelope Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Antelope Dam built?

Antelope Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Antelope Dam?

Antelope Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Antelope Dam?

Antelope Dam has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Antelope Dam last inspected?

Antelope Dam was last inspected on September 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.