Antelope
Antelope is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1899. 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 City Of Thorton-farm Operations (brian Foss) (local government). It impounds the Spring Creek near Hardin.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. Completed in 1899, the structure is over a century 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 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 04/19/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Hardin |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.65500, -104.71390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1899 (127 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CITY OF THORTON-FARM OPERATIONS (BRIAN FOSS) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02299 |
| Federal ID | CO02299 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |