Antelope Creek 60-a
Antelope Creek 60-a is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Antelope Creek 60-a
The primary purpose of Antelope Creek 60-a is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Gordon (local government). It impounds the Tr-antelope Creek near Gordon.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 824 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 91 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,841 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 23 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/06/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Gordon |
| River/Stream | Tr-antelope Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.80909, -102.26644 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 824 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,841 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,841 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 446 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Gordon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00794 |
| Federal ID | NE00794 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |