Antelope
Antelope is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Antelope
The primary purpose of Antelope is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Berger Ranches, Llc (private). It impounds the North Spring Creek near Saratoga.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,030 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 187 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Saratoga |
| River/Stream | North Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.35800, -106.99440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BERGER RANCHES, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00390 |
| Federal ID | WY00390 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |