Antelope
Antelope is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Antelope
The primary purpose of Antelope is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usdi Blm (private). It impounds the Antelope Draw near Alcova.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1945, 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 06/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Alcova |
| River/Stream | Antelope Draw |
| Coordinates | 42.24590, -106.26000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | USDI BLM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00335 |
| Federal ID | WY00335 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |