Antelope Lake
Key Takeaway
Antelope Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 773 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02544 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
GRAHAM COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Antelope Lake?
Antelope Lake 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 Lake?
Antelope Lake is owned by GRAHAM COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Antelope Lake built?
Antelope Lake was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Lake?
Antelope Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Antelope Lake?
Antelope Lake has a dam height of 31 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 Lake last inspected?
Antelope Lake was last inspected on July 8, 1993. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.