Safety concerns about Antero Reservoir near Fairplay have prompted Denver Water to announce that water in the reservoir will be reduced by 2 feet beginning the first week of May.
The release of water will take four to five weeks. The reservoir will remain open to recreation during the drawdown, Denver Water and the Colorado Division of Wildlife said in a joint statement.
Officials said that the drawdown is a safety precaution to reduce water pressure and seepage and ensure the dam does not pose a safety risk to area visitors and residents.
